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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.40, 3,418.95 and 1,660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.40, 3,418.95 and 1,660.55 is: 2,491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.40 : 3,418.95 = 1,660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.40/3,418.95 = 1,660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.40x = 3,418.95 × 1,660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.40x = 5,677,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,677,337.42/2,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.81

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