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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.11, 3,394.97 and 1,660.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.11, 3,394.97 and 1,660.05 is: 2,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.11 : 3,394.97 = 1,660.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.11/3,394.97 = 1,660.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.11x = 3,394.97 × 1,660.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.11x = 5,635,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635,811.65/2,458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.74

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