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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.20, 4,006.80 and 1,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.20, 4,006.80 and 1,660.96 is: 2,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.20 : 4,006.80 = 1,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.20/4,006.80 = 1,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.20x = 4,006.80 × 1,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.20x = 6,655,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,655,134.53/2,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.34

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