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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.49, 4,346.77 and 1,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.49, 4,346.77 and 1,666.16 is: 2,495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.49 : 4,346.77 = 1,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.49/4,346.77 = 1,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.49x = 4,346.77 × 1,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.49x = 7,242,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,414.30/2,902.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.24

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