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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.96, 3,335.48 and 1,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.96, 3,335.48 and 1,660.96 is: 2,293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.96 : 3,335.48 = 1,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.96/3,335.48 = 1,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.96x = 3,335.48 × 1,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.96x = 5,540,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,098.86/2,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.13

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