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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.94, 3,406.93 and 1,659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.94, 3,406.93 and 1,659.50 is: 2,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.94 : 3,406.93 = 1,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.94/3,406.93 = 1,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.94x = 3,406.93 × 1,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.94x = 5,653,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,791.93/2,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.15

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