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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.37, 3,993.74 and 1,080.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.37, 3,993.74 and 1,080.33 is: 1,620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.37 : 3,993.74 = 1,080.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.37/3,993.74 = 1,080.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.37x = 3,993.74 × 1,080.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.37x = 4,314,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,537.17/2,662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.57

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