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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.28, 3,994.94 and 1,103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.28, 3,994.94 and 1,103.04 is: 1,654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.28 : 3,994.94 = 1,103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.28/3,994.94 = 1,103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.28x = 3,994.94 × 1,103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.28x = 4,406,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,578.62/2,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.57

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