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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.62, 4,335.50 and 1,665.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.62, 4,335.50 and 1,665.61 is: 2,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.62 : 4,335.50 = 1,665.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.62/4,335.50 = 1,665.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.62x = 4,335.50 × 1,665.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.62x = 7,221,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,243.83/2,897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.13

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