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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.08, 3,954.96 and 1,100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.08, 3,954.96 and 1,100.16 is: 1,649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.08 : 3,954.96 = 1,100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.08/3,954.96 = 1,100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.08x = 3,954.96 × 1,100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.08x = 4,351,088.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,088.79/2,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.34

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