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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.66, 4,429.56 and 1,105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.66, 4,429.56 and 1,105.08 is: 1,657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.66 : 4,429.56 = 1,105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.66/4,429.56 = 1,105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.66x = 4,429.56 × 1,105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.66x = 4,895,018.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,018.16/2,952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.83

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