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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.56, 3,987.93 and 1,101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.56, 3,987.93 and 1,101.58 is: 1,651.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.56 : 3,987.93 = 1,101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.56/3,987.93 = 1,101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.56x = 3,987.93 × 1,101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.56x = 4,393,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,018.09/2,660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.16

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