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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.85, 3,334.46 and 1,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.85, 3,334.46 and 1,661.28 is: 2,291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.85 : 3,334.46 = 1,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.85/3,334.46 = 1,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.85x = 3,334.46 × 1,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.85x = 5,539,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,471.71/2,417.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.07

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