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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.72, 3,388.56 and 1,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.72, 3,388.56 and 1,669.40 is: 2,302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.72 : 3,388.56 = 1,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.72/3,388.56 = 1,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.72x = 3,388.56 × 1,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.72x = 5,656,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,656,862.06/2,456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.61

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