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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.60, 3,380.52 and 1,664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.60, 3,380.52 and 1,664.28 is: 2,294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.60 : 3,380.52 = 1,664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.60/3,380.52 = 1,664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.60x = 3,380.52 × 1,664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.60x = 5,626,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,626,131.83/2,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.88

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