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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.18, 2,291.08 and 952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.18, 2,291.08 and 952.24 is: 1,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.18 : 2,291.08 = 952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.18/2,291.08 = 952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.18x = 2,291.08 × 952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.18x = 2,181,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,658.02/1,660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.11

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