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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.39, 3,995.12 and 1,102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.39, 3,995.12 and 1,102.11 is: 1,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.39 : 3,995.12 = 1,102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.39/3,995.12 = 1,102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.39x = 3,995.12 × 1,102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.39x = 4,403,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,061.70/2,662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.80

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