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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.28, 3,994.74 and 1,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.28, 3,994.74 and 1,102.32 is: 1,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.28 : 3,994.74 = 1,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.28/3,994.74 = 1,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.28x = 3,994.74 × 1,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.28x = 4,403,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,481.80/2,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.41

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