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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.49, 2,490.73 and 1,295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.49, 2,490.73 and 1,295.58 is: 1,943.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.49 : 2,490.73 = 1,295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.49/2,490.73 = 1,295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.49x = 2,490.73 × 1,295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.49x = 3,226,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,939.97/1,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.37

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