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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.12, 3,990.60 and 1,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.12, 3,990.60 and 1,278.60 is: 1,915.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.12 : 3,990.60 = 1,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.12/3,990.60 = 1,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.12x = 3,990.60 × 1,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.12x = 5,102,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,381.16/2,664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.22

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