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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.87, 3,995.60 and 1,102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.87, 3,995.60 and 1,102.91 is: 1,654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.87 : 3,995.60 = 1,102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.87/3,995.60 = 1,102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.87x = 3,995.60 × 1,102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.87x = 4,406,761.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,761.70/2,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.27

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