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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.19, 3,991.74 and 1,102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.19, 3,991.74 and 1,102.03 is: 1,653.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.19 : 3,991.74 = 1,102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.19/3,991.74 = 1,102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.19x = 3,991.74 × 1,102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.19x = 4,399,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,017.23/2,661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.03

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