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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.49, 3,022.34 and 1,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.49, 3,022.34 and 1,666.25 is: 2,499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.49 : 3,022.34 = 1,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.49/3,022.34 = 1,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.49x = 3,022.34 × 1,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.49x = 5,035,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,950.58/2,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.87

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