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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.33, 3,320.57 and 1,661.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.33, 3,320.57 and 1,661.10 is: 2,290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.33 : 3,320.57 = 1,661.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.33/3,320.57 = 1,661.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.33x = 3,320.57 × 1,661.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.33x = 5,515,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,515,802.98/2,408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.31

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