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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.92, 2,300.44 and 1,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.92, 2,300.44 and 1,003.98 is: 1,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.92 : 2,300.44 = 1,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.92/2,300.44 = 1,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.92x = 2,300.44 × 1,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.92x = 2,309,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,595.75/1,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.55

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