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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.17, 2,293.70 and 916.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.17, 2,293.70 and 916.09 is: 1,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.17 : 2,293.70 = 916.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.17/2,293.70 = 916.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.17x = 2,293.70 × 916.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.17x = 2,101,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,233.92/1,662.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.15

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