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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.99, 4,108.87 and 2,660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.99, 4,108.87 and 2,660.24 is: 3,672.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.99 : 4,108.87 = 2,660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.99/4,108.87 = 2,660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.99x = 4,108.87 × 2,660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.99x = 10,930,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930,580.33/2,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.92

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