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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.92, 3,516.98 and 1,666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.92, 3,516.98 and 1,666.02 is: 2,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.92 : 3,516.98 = 1,666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.92/3,516.98 = 1,666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.92x = 3,516.98 × 1,666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.92x = 5,859,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859,350.69/2,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.76

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