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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.76, 2,497.08 and 1,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.76, 2,497.08 and 1,344 is: 2,015.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.76 : 2,497.08 = 1,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.76/2,497.08 = 1,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.76x = 2,497.08 × 1,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.76x = 3,356,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,075.52/1,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.95

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