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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.48, 3,990.70 and 1,413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.48, 3,990.70 and 1,413.22 is: 2,115.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.48 : 3,990.70 = 1,413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.48/3,990.70 = 1,413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.48x = 3,990.70 × 1,413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.48x = 5,639,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,639,737.05/2,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.84

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