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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.70, 2,489.31 and 1,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.70, 2,489.31 and 1,010.82 is: 1,514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.70 : 2,489.31 = 1,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.70/2,489.31 = 1,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.70x = 2,489.31 × 1,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.70x = 2,516,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,244.33/1,661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.26

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