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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.84, 3,367.20 and 1,664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.84, 3,367.20 and 1,664.58 is: 2,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.84 : 3,367.20 = 1,664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.84/3,367.20 = 1,664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.84x = 3,367.20 × 1,664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.84x = 5,604,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,973.78/2,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.49

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