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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.44, 3,377.76 and 1,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.44, 3,377.76 and 1,660.20 is: 2,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.44 : 3,377.76 = 1,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.44/3,377.76 = 1,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.44x = 3,377.76 × 1,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.44x = 5,607,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,607,757.15/2,446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.21

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