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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.22, 2,494.71 and 1,373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.22, 2,494.71 and 1,373.22 is: 2,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.22 : 2,494.71 = 1,373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.22/2,494.71 = 1,373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.22x = 2,494.71 × 1,373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.22x = 3,425,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,785.67/1,661.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.21

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