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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.63, 3,392.19 and 1,660.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.63, 3,392.19 and 1,660.59 is: 2,292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.63 : 3,392.19 = 1,660.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.63/3,392.19 = 1,660.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.63x = 3,392.19 × 1,660.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.63x = 5,633,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,036.79/2,457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.06

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