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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.33, 2,481.10 and 1,492.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.33, 2,481.10 and 1,492.09 is: 2,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.33 : 2,481.10 = 1,492.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.33/2,481.10 = 1,492.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.33x = 2,481.10 × 1,492.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.33x = 3,702,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,024.50/1,657.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.73

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