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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.37, 3,729.81 and 1,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.37, 3,729.81 and 1,666.30 is: 2,501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.37 : 3,729.81 = 1,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.37/3,729.81 = 1,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.37x = 3,729.81 × 1,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.37x = 6,214,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,214,982.40/2,484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.63

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