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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.45, 3,992.02 and 1,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.45, 3,992.02 and 1,101.60 is: 1,652.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.45 : 3,992.02 = 1,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.45/3,992.02 = 1,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.45x = 3,992.02 × 1,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.45x = 4,397,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,606.48/2,660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.96

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