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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.23, 3,451.86 and 1,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.23, 3,451.86 and 1,660.62 is: 2,291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.23 : 3,451.86 = 1,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.23/3,451.86 = 1,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.23x = 3,451.86 × 1,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.23x = 5,732,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,732,206.34/2,501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.76

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