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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.31, 4,141.40 and 1,666.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.31, 4,141.40 and 1,666.42 is: 2,498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.31 : 4,141.40 = 1,666.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.31/4,141.40 = 1,666.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.31x = 4,141.40 × 1,666.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.31x = 6,901,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,282.75/2,762.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.37

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