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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.25, 3,581.19 and 1,660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.25, 3,581.19 and 1,660.29 is: 2,487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.25 : 3,581.19 = 1,660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.25/3,581.19 = 1,660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.25x = 3,581.19 × 1,660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.25x = 5,945,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,813.95/2,390.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.53

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