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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.57, 2,496.62 and 1,046.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.57, 2,496.62 and 1,046.39 is: 1,569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.57 : 2,496.62 = 1,046.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.57/2,496.62 = 1,046.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.57x = 2,496.62 × 1,046.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.57x = 2,612,428.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,428.33/1,664.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.43

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