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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.24, 3,476.70 and 1,665.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.24, 3,476.70 and 1,665.85 is: 2,492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.24 : 3,476.70 = 1,665.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.24/3,476.70 = 1,665.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.24x = 3,476.70 × 1,665.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.24x = 5,791,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791,660.70/2,323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.92

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