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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.71, 3,990.90 and 1,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.71, 3,990.90 and 1,179.50 is: 1,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.71 : 3,990.90 = 1,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.71/3,990.90 = 1,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.71x = 3,990.90 × 1,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.71x = 4,707,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,266.55/2,660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.18

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