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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.36, 3,985.32 and 1,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.36, 3,985.32 and 1,118 is: 1,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.36 : 3,985.32 = 1,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.36/3,985.32 = 1,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.36x = 3,985.32 × 1,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.36x = 4,455,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,587.76/2,657.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.70

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