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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.55, 3,474.19 and 1,664.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.55, 3,474.19 and 1,664.15 is: 2,490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.55 : 3,474.19 = 1,664.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.55/3,474.19 = 1,664.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.55x = 3,474.19 × 1,664.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.55x = 5,781,573.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,573.29/2,321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.39

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