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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.62, 5,952.69 and 1,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.62, 5,952.69 and 1,660.50 is: 2,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.62 : 5,952.69 = 1,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.62/5,952.69 = 1,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.62x = 5,952.69 × 1,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.62x = 9,884,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,884,441.75/3,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.40

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