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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.52, 2,293.24 and 1,102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.52, 2,293.24 and 1,102.02 is: 1,521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.52 : 2,293.24 = 1,102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.52/2,293.24 = 1,102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.52x = 2,293.24 × 1,102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.52x = 2,527,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,196.34/1,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.01

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