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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.53, 3,992.92 and 1,199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.53, 3,992.92 and 1,199.79 is: 1,800.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.53 : 3,992.92 = 1,199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.53/3,992.92 = 1,199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.53x = 3,992.92 × 1,199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.53x = 4,790,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,665.49/2,660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.64

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