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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.70, 3,204.93 and 1,660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.70, 3,204.93 and 1,660.69 is: 2,288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.70 : 3,204.93 = 1,660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.70/3,204.93 = 1,660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.70x = 3,204.93 × 1,660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.70x = 5,322,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322,395.20/2,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.51

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