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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.68, 4,989.75 and 1,660.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.68, 4,989.75 and 1,660.53 is: 2,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.68 : 4,989.75 = 1,660.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.68/4,989.75 = 1,660.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.68x = 4,989.75 × 1,660.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.68x = 8,285,629.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,285,629.57/3,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.41

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