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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.23, 3,990.11 and 1,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.23, 3,990.11 and 1,099.25 is: 1,648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.23 : 3,990.11 = 1,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.23/3,990.11 = 1,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.23x = 3,990.11 × 1,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.23x = 4,386,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,146.56/2,660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.79

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