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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.61, 2,492.40 and 429.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.61, 2,492.40 and 429.01 is: 643.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.61 : 2,492.40 = 429.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.61/2,492.40 = 429.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.61x = 2,492.40 × 429.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.61x = 1,069,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,259.90/1,661.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.51

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