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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.85, 2,497.98 and 1,334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.85, 2,497.98 and 1,334.97 is: 2,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.85 : 2,497.98 = 1,334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.85/2,497.98 = 1,334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.85x = 2,497.98 × 1,334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.85x = 3,334,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,721.69/1,663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.22

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