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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.44, 3,312.99 and 1,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.44, 3,312.99 and 1,660.50 is: 2,483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.44 : 3,312.99 = 1,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.44/3,312.99 = 1,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.44x = 3,312.99 × 1,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.44x = 5,501,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,219.90/2,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.13

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