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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.59, 3,989.35 and 1,197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.59, 3,989.35 and 1,197.70 is: 1,796.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.59 : 3,989.35 = 1,197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.59/3,989.35 = 1,197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.59x = 3,989.35 × 1,197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.59x = 4,778,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,044.50/2,659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.53

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