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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.33, 2,805.91 and 1,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.33, 2,805.91 and 1,660.20 is: 2,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.33 : 2,805.91 = 1,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.33/2,805.91 = 1,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.33x = 2,805.91 × 1,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.33x = 4,658,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,371.78/2,032.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.13

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