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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.66, 2,703.81 and 1,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.66, 2,703.81 and 1,108.96 is: 1,663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.66 : 2,703.81 = 1,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.66/2,703.81 = 1,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.66x = 2,703.81 × 1,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.66x = 2,998,417.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,417.14/1,802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.33

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