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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.73, 3,327.54 and 1,666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.73, 3,327.54 and 1,666.33 is: 2,298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.73 : 3,327.54 = 1,666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.73/3,327.54 = 1,666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.73x = 3,327.54 × 1,666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.73x = 5,544,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,544,779.73/2,412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.14

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