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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.44, 3,526.82 and 1,661.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.44, 3,526.82 and 1,661.54 is: 2,493.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.44 : 3,526.82 = 1,661.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.44/3,526.82 = 1,661.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.44x = 3,526.82 × 1,661.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.44x = 5,859,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859,938.04/2,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.12

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