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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.95, 3,722.99 and 1,660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.95, 3,722.99 and 1,660.73 is: 2,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.95 : 3,722.99 = 1,660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.95/3,722.99 = 1,660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.95x = 3,722.99 × 1,660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.95x = 6,182,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,881.18/2,484.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.13

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