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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662, 2,487.96 and 1,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662, 2,487.96 and 1,109.76 is: 1,661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662 : 2,487.96 = 1,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662/2,487.96 = 1,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662x = 2,487.96 × 1,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662x = 2,761,038.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,038.49/1,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.27

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