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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.34, 3,670.41 and 1,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.34, 3,670.41 and 1,665.26 is: 2,297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.34 : 3,670.41 = 1,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.34/3,670.41 = 1,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.34x = 3,670.41 × 1,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.34x = 6,112,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,112,188.61/2,660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.52

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