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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.98, 5,263.34 and 1,660.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.98, 5,263.34 and 1,660.94 is: 2,489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.98 : 5,263.34 = 1,660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.98/5,263.34 = 1,660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.98x = 5,263.34 × 1,660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.98x = 8,742,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,091.94/3,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.93

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