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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.79, 3,997.81 and 1,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.79, 3,997.81 and 1,105.88 is: 1,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.79 : 3,997.81 = 1,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.79/3,997.81 = 1,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.79x = 3,997.81 × 1,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.79x = 4,421,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,084.54/2,665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.45

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