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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.04, 3,990.06 and 1,197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.04, 3,990.06 and 1,197.49 is: 1,796.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.04 : 3,990.06 = 1,197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.04/3,990.06 = 1,197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.04x = 3,990.06 × 1,197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.04x = 4,778,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,037.00/2,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.23

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