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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.20, 3,310.52 and 1,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.20, 3,310.52 and 1,660.48 is: 2,495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.20 : 3,310.52 = 1,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.20/3,310.52 = 1,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.20x = 3,310.52 × 1,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.20x = 5,497,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497,052.25/2,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.03

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