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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.87, 2,350.17 and 1,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.87, 2,350.17 and 1,663.08 is: 2,304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.87 : 2,350.17 = 1,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.87/2,350.17 = 1,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.87x = 2,350.17 × 1,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.87x = 3,908,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,520.72/1,695.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.73

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