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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.46, 4,035.42 and 1,665.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.46, 4,035.42 and 1,665.54 is: 2,298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.46 : 4,035.42 = 1,665.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.46/4,035.42 = 1,665.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.46x = 4,035.42 × 1,665.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.46x = 6,721,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721,153.43/2,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.25

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