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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.92, 3,070.59 and 1,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.92, 3,070.59 and 1,664.40 is: 2,297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.92 : 3,070.59 = 1,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.92/3,070.59 = 1,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.92x = 3,070.59 × 1,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.92x = 5,110,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,690.00/2,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.02

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