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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.08, 3,508.84 and 1,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.08, 3,508.84 and 1,660.16 is: 2,289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.08 : 3,508.84 = 1,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.08/3,508.84 = 1,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.08x = 3,508.84 × 1,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.08x = 5,825,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825,235.81/2,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.72

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