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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.72, 3,328 and 1,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.72, 3,328 and 1,664.96 is: 2,298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.72 : 3,328 = 1,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.72/3,328 = 1,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.72x = 3,328 × 1,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.72x = 5,540,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,986.88/2,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.48

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