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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.49, 2,276.62 and 1,630.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.49, 2,276.62 and 1,630.87 is: 2,236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.49 : 2,276.62 = 1,630.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.49/2,276.62 = 1,630.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.49x = 2,276.62 × 1,630.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.49x = 3,712,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,871.26/1,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.01

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