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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.74, 3,987.99 and 1,100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.74, 3,987.99 and 1,100.76 is: 1,650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.74 : 3,987.99 = 1,100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.74/3,987.99 = 1,100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.74x = 3,987.99 × 1,100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.74x = 4,389,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,819.87/2,659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.47

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