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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.68, 3,314.86 and 1,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.68, 3,314.86 and 1,656.44 is: 2,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.68 : 3,314.86 = 1,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.68/3,314.86 = 1,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.68x = 3,314.86 × 1,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.68x = 5,490,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490,866.70/2,403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.36

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