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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.57, 3,996.64 and 1,106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.57, 3,996.64 and 1,106.64 is: 1,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.57 : 3,996.64 = 1,106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.57/3,996.64 = 1,106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.57x = 3,996.64 × 1,106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.57x = 4,422,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,836.16/2,665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.25

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