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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.80, 3,996.64 and 1,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.80, 3,996.64 and 1,512.32 is: 2,264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.80 : 3,996.64 = 1,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.80/3,996.64 = 1,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.80x = 3,996.64 × 1,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.80x = 6,044,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,198.60/2,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.76

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