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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.92, 3,308.48 and 1,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.92, 3,308.48 and 1,664.40 is: 2,491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.92 : 3,308.48 = 1,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.92/3,308.48 = 1,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.92x = 3,308.48 × 1,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.92x = 5,506,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,506,634.11/2,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.78

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