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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.97, 3,987.58 and 1,342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.97, 3,987.58 and 1,342.01 is: 2,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.97 : 3,987.58 = 1,342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.97/3,987.58 = 1,342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.97x = 3,987.58 × 1,342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.97x = 5,351,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,372.24/2,659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.82

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