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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.68, 3,044.44 and 1,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.68, 3,044.44 and 1,666.76 is: 2,496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.68 : 3,044.44 = 1,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.68/3,044.44 = 1,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.68x = 3,044.44 × 1,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.68x = 5,074,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,350.81/2,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.38

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