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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.50, 3,967.29 and 1,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.50, 3,967.29 and 1,105.50 is: 1,658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.50 : 3,967.29 = 1,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.50/3,967.29 = 1,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.50x = 3,967.29 × 1,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.50x = 4,385,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,839.10/2,644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.48

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