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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.35, 2,695.59 and 1,108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.35, 2,695.59 and 1,108.17 is: 1,658.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.35 : 2,695.59 = 1,108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.35/2,695.59 = 1,108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.35x = 2,695.59 × 1,108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.35x = 2,987,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,171.97/1,801.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.30

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