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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,852.03, 5,778.96 and 1,660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,852.03, 5,778.96 and 1,660.98 is: 2,491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,852.03 : 5,778.96 = 1,660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,852.03/5,778.96 = 1,660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,852.03x = 5,778.96 × 1,660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,852.03x = 9,598,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,736.98/3,852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.86

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