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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.31, 3,479.80 and 1,665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.31, 3,479.80 and 1,665.92 is: 2,488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.31 : 3,479.80 = 1,665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.31/3,479.80 = 1,665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.31x = 3,479.80 × 1,665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.31x = 5,797,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,055.54/2,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.75

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