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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.60, 3,014.39 and 1,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.60, 3,014.39 and 1,659.68 is: 2,489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.60 : 3,014.39 = 1,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.60/3,014.39 = 1,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.60x = 3,014.39 × 1,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.60x = 5,002,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,899.42/2,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.51

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