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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.58, 3,966.88 and 1,104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.58, 3,966.88 and 1,104.50 is: 1,656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.58 : 3,966.88 = 1,104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.58/3,966.88 = 1,104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.58x = 3,966.88 × 1,104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.58x = 4,381,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,418.96/2,644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.75

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