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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.94, 3,408.42 and 1,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.94, 3,408.42 and 1,660.50 is: 2,485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.94 : 3,408.42 = 1,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.94/3,408.42 = 1,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.94x = 3,408.42 × 1,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.94x = 5,659,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659,681.41/2,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.65

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