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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.83, 2,806.01 and 1,660.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.83, 2,806.01 and 1,660.61 is: 2,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.83 : 2,806.01 = 1,660.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.83/2,806.01 = 1,660.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.83x = 2,806.01 × 1,660.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.83x = 4,659,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,688.27/2,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.96

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