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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.33, 3,398.07 and 1,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.33, 3,398.07 and 1,665.60 is: 2,297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.33 : 3,398.07 = 1,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.33/3,398.07 = 1,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.33x = 3,398.07 × 1,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.33x = 5,659,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659,819.15/2,463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.63

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