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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.55, 3,998.14 and 1,105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.55, 3,998.14 and 1,105.16 is: 1,657.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.55 : 3,998.14 = 1,105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.55/3,998.14 = 1,105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.55x = 3,998.14 × 1,105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.55x = 4,418,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,561.65/2,665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.65

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