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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.66, 3,995.36 and 1,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.66, 3,995.36 and 1,020.08 is: 1,530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.66 : 3,995.36 = 1,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.66/3,995.36 = 1,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.66x = 3,995.36 × 1,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.66x = 4,075,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,591.72/2,663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.07

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