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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.05, 3,327.89 and 1,664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.05, 3,327.89 and 1,664.82 is: 2,296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.05 : 3,327.89 = 1,664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.05/3,327.89 = 1,664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.05x = 3,327.89 × 1,664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.05x = 5,540,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,329.51/2,412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.94

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