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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.54, 3,018.39 and 1,664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.54, 3,018.39 and 1,664.66 is: 2,294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.54 : 3,018.39 = 1,664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.54/3,018.39 = 1,664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.54x = 3,018.39 × 1,664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.54x = 5,024,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,593.10/2,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.82

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