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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.12, 2,489.14 and 1,115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.12, 2,489.14 and 1,115.11 is: 1,668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.12 : 2,489.14 = 1,115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.12/2,489.14 = 1,115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.12x = 2,489.14 × 1,115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.12x = 2,775,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,664.91/1,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.95

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