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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.89, 3,992.15 and 1,102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.89, 3,992.15 and 1,102.33 is: 1,653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.89 : 3,992.15 = 1,102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.89/3,992.15 = 1,102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.89x = 3,992.15 × 1,102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.89x = 4,400,666.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,666.71/2,661.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.21

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