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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.93, 2,496.46 and 1,046.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.93, 2,496.46 and 1,046.91 is: 1,570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.93 : 2,496.46 = 1,046.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.93/2,496.46 = 1,046.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.93x = 2,496.46 × 1,046.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.93x = 2,613,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,568.94/1,663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.72

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