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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.52, 3,984.78 and 1,116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.52, 3,984.78 and 1,116.44 is: 1,674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.52 : 3,984.78 = 1,116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.52/3,984.78 = 1,116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.52x = 3,984.78 × 1,116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.52x = 4,448,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,767.78/2,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.66

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