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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.36, 3,999.06 and 1,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.36, 3,999.06 and 1,432.80 is: 2,150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.36 : 3,999.06 = 1,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.36/3,999.06 = 1,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.36x = 3,999.06 × 1,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.36x = 5,729,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,729,853.17/2,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.56

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