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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.96, 3,990.47 and 1,100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.96, 3,990.47 and 1,100.19 is: 1,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.96 : 3,990.47 = 1,100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.96/3,990.47 = 1,100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.96x = 3,990.47 × 1,100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.96x = 4,390,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,269.69/2,659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.50

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