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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.58, 3,987.17 and 1,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.58, 3,987.17 and 1,359.30 is: 2,037.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.58 : 3,987.17 = 1,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.58/3,987.17 = 1,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.58x = 3,987.17 × 1,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.58x = 5,419,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,760.18/2,660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.06

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