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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.03, 2,488.38 and 1,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.03, 2,488.38 and 1,113.16 is: 1,666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.03 : 2,488.38 = 1,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.03/2,488.38 = 1,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.03x = 2,488.38 × 1,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.03x = 2,769,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,965.08/1,662.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.62

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