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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.72, 4,134.30 and 1,660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.72, 4,134.30 and 1,660.36 is: 2,490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.72 : 4,134.30 = 1,660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.72/4,134.30 = 1,660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.72x = 4,134.30 × 1,660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.72x = 6,864,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,864,426.35/2,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.97

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