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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.82, 2,702.24 and 1,108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.82, 2,702.24 and 1,108.44 is: 1,660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.82 : 2,702.24 = 1,108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.82/2,702.24 = 1,108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.82x = 2,702.24 × 1,108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.82x = 2,995,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,270.91/1,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.52

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