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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.09, 3,515.90 and 1,664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.09, 3,515.90 and 1,664.49 is: 2,294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.09 : 3,515.90 = 1,664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.09/3,515.90 = 1,664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.09x = 3,515.90 × 1,664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.09x = 5,852,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,172.07/2,550.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.89

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