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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.40, 3,466.14 and 1,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.40, 3,466.14 and 1,662.40 is: 2,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.40 : 3,466.14 = 1,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.40/3,466.14 = 1,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.40x = 3,466.14 × 1,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.40x = 5,762,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,762,111.14/2,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.99

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