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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.08, 3,480.19 and 1,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.08, 3,480.19 and 1,666.28 is: 2,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.08 : 3,480.19 = 1,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.08/3,480.19 = 1,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.08x = 3,480.19 × 1,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.08x = 5,798,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798,970.99/2,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.20

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