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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.41, 2,824.33 and 1,667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.41, 2,824.33 and 1,667.36 is: 2,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.41 : 2,824.33 = 1,667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.41/2,824.33 = 1,667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.41x = 2,824.33 × 1,667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.41x = 4,709,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,175.29/2,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.31

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