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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.03, 3,425.97 and 1,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.03, 3,425.97 and 1,666.84 is: 2,498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.03 : 3,425.97 = 1,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.03/3,425.97 = 1,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.03x = 3,425.97 × 1,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.03x = 5,710,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,710,533.62/2,286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.01

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