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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.45, 4,152.87 and 1,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.45, 4,152.87 and 1,664.98 is: 2,297.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.45 : 4,152.87 = 1,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.45/4,152.87 = 1,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.45x = 4,152.87 × 1,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.45x = 6,914,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,462.12/3,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.58

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