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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.24, 4,344.90 and 1,664.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.24, 4,344.90 and 1,664.91 is: 2,493.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.24 : 4,344.90 = 1,664.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.24/4,344.90 = 1,664.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.24x = 4,344.90 × 1,664.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.24x = 7,233,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,867.46/2,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.37

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