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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.35, 3,993.68 and 1,102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.35, 3,993.68 and 1,102.29 is: 1,653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.35 : 3,993.68 = 1,102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.35/3,993.68 = 1,102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.35x = 3,993.68 × 1,102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.35x = 4,402,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,188.02/2,662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.50

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