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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.54, 3,011.48 and 1,659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.54, 3,011.48 and 1,659.66 is: 2,287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.54 : 3,011.48 = 1,659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.54/3,011.48 = 1,659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.54x = 3,011.48 × 1,659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.54x = 4,998,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,032.90/2,184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.91

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