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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.89, 3,266.17 and 1,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.89, 3,266.17 and 1,660.26 is: 2,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.89 : 3,266.17 = 1,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.89/3,266.17 = 1,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.89x = 3,266.17 × 1,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.89x = 5,422,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,687.25/2,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.46

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