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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.44, 4,008.18 and 1,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.44, 4,008.18 and 1,662.44 is: 2,294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.44 : 4,008.18 = 1,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.44/4,008.18 = 1,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.44x = 4,008.18 × 1,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.44x = 6,663,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,358.76/2,904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.20

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