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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.60, 3,995.44 and 1,020.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.60, 3,995.44 and 1,020.25 is: 1,530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.60 : 3,995.44 = 1,020.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.60/3,995.44 = 1,020.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.60x = 3,995.44 × 1,020.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.60x = 4,076,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,335.12/2,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.38

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