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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.09, 3,994.64 and 1,200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.09, 3,994.64 and 1,200.54 is: 1,800.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.09 : 3,994.64 = 1,200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.09/3,994.64 = 1,200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.09x = 3,994.64 × 1,200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.09x = 4,795,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,725.11/2,663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.81

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