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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.27, 5,095.26 and 1,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.27, 5,095.26 and 1,664.25 is: 2,494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.27 : 5,095.26 = 1,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.27/5,095.26 = 1,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.27x = 5,095.26 × 1,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.27x = 8,479,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479,786.46/3,399.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.59

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