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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.41, 3,990.80 and 1,101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.41, 3,990.80 and 1,101.55 is: 1,651.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.41 : 3,990.80 = 1,101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.41/3,990.80 = 1,101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.41x = 3,990.80 × 1,101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.41x = 4,396,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,065.74/2,661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.78

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