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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.93, 3,989.39 and 1,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.93, 3,989.39 and 1,180.64 is: 1,769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.93 : 3,989.39 = 1,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.93/3,989.39 = 1,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.93x = 3,989.39 × 1,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.93x = 4,710,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,033.41/2,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.41

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