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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.84, 3,516.93 and 1,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.84, 3,516.93 and 1,665.24 is: 2,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.84 : 3,516.93 = 1,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.84/3,516.93 = 1,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.84x = 3,516.93 × 1,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.84x = 5,856,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,856,532.51/2,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.92

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