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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.88, 3,998.05 and 1,105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.88, 3,998.05 and 1,105.90 is: 1,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.88 : 3,998.05 = 1,105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.88/3,998.05 = 1,105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.88x = 3,998.05 × 1,105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.88x = 4,421,430.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,430.74/2,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.90

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