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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.40, 4,035.20 and 1,665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.40, 4,035.20 and 1,665.48 is: 2,298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.40 : 4,035.20 = 1,665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.40/4,035.20 = 1,665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.40x = 4,035.20 × 1,665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.40x = 6,720,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,720,524.72/2,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.09

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