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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.66, 8,413.40 and 1,660.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.66, 8,413.40 and 1,660.51 is: 2,489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.66 : 8,413.40 = 1,660.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.66/8,413.40 = 1,660.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.66x = 8,413.40 × 1,660.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.66x = 13,970,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,970,500.97/5,610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.99

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