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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.14, 3,527.67 and 1,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.14, 3,527.67 and 1,660.82 is: 2,291.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.14 : 3,527.67 = 1,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.14/3,527.67 = 1,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.14x = 3,527.67 × 1,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.14x = 5,858,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,858,823.98/2,557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.16

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