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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.07, 2,285.42 and 1,620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.07, 2,285.42 and 1,620.06 is: 2,229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.07 : 2,285.42 = 1,620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.07/2,285.42 = 1,620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.07x = 2,285.42 × 1,620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.07x = 3,702,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,517.53/1,661.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.00

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