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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.60, 4,985.60 and 2,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.60, 4,985.60 and 2,668.40 is: 3,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.60 : 4,985.60 = 2,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.60/4,985.60 = 2,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.60x = 4,985.60 × 2,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.60x = 13,303,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,303,575.04/3,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.55

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