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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.40, 3,449.56 and 1,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.40, 3,449.56 and 1,660.40 is: 2,481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.40 : 3,449.56 = 1,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.40/3,449.56 = 1,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.40x = 3,449.56 × 1,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.40x = 5,727,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,727,649.42/2,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.22

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