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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.96, 2,486.74 and 1,567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.96, 2,486.74 and 1,567.94 is: 2,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.96 : 2,486.74 = 1,567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.96/2,486.74 = 1,567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.96x = 2,486.74 × 1,567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.96x = 3,899,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,038.84/1,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.24

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