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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.55, 3,512.87 and 1,660.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.55, 3,512.87 and 1,660.83 is: 2,291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.55 : 3,512.87 = 1,660.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.55/3,512.87 = 1,660.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.55x = 3,512.87 × 1,660.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.55x = 5,834,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,279.88/2,545.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.95

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