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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.80, 3,997.89 and 1,105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.80, 3,997.89 and 1,105.74 is: 1,658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.80 : 3,997.89 = 1,105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.80/3,997.89 = 1,105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.80x = 3,997.89 × 1,105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.80x = 4,420,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,626.89/2,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.27

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