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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.38, 3,467.37 and 1,666.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.38, 3,467.37 and 1,666.94 is: 2,495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.38 : 3,467.37 = 1,666.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.38/3,467.37 = 1,666.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.38x = 3,467.37 × 1,666.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.38x = 5,779,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,897.75/2,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.23

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