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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.68, 2,933.10 and 1,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.68, 2,933.10 and 1,660.44 is: 2,294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.68 : 2,933.10 = 1,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.68/2,933.10 = 1,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.68x = 2,933.10 × 1,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.68x = 4,870,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,236.56/2,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.38

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