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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.56, 3,990.92 and 1,120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.56, 3,990.92 and 1,120.48 is: 1,680.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.56 : 3,990.92 = 1,120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.56/3,990.92 = 1,120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.56x = 3,990.92 × 1,120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.56x = 4,471,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,746.04/2,660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.75

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