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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.42, 3,517.66 and 1,666.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.42, 3,517.66 and 1,666.52 is: 2,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.42 : 3,517.66 = 1,666.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.42/3,517.66 = 1,666.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.42x = 3,517.66 × 1,666.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.42x = 5,862,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,862,250.74/2,549.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.44

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