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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.58, 3,669.72 and 1,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.58, 3,669.72 and 1,664.52 is: 2,298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.58 : 3,669.72 = 1,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.58/3,669.72 = 1,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.58x = 3,669.72 × 1,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.58x = 6,108,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,108,322.33/2,657.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.45

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