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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.56, 3,987.84 and 1,118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.56, 3,987.84 and 1,118.56 is: 1,677.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.56 : 3,987.84 = 1,118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.56/3,987.84 = 1,118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.56x = 3,987.84 × 1,118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.56x = 4,460,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,638.31/2,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.84

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