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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.62, 2,854.32 and 1,660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.62, 2,854.32 and 1,660.86 is: 2,482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.62 : 2,854.32 = 1,660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.62/2,854.32 = 1,660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.62x = 2,854.32 × 1,660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.62x = 4,740,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,625.92/1,909.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.50

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