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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.12, 3,327.89 and 1,666.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.12, 3,327.89 and 1,666.85 is: 2,297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.12 : 3,327.89 = 1,666.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.12/3,327.89 = 1,666.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.12x = 3,327.89 × 1,666.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.12x = 5,547,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,068.47/2,414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.76

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