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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.38, 3,997.86 and 1,105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.38, 3,997.86 and 1,105.58 is: 1,658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.38 : 3,997.86 = 1,105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.38/3,997.86 = 1,105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.38x = 3,997.86 × 1,105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.38x = 4,419,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,954.06/2,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.91

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