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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.70, 2,768.55 and 1,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.70, 2,768.55 and 1,663.30 is: 2,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.70 : 2,768.55 = 1,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.70/2,768.55 = 1,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.70x = 2,768.55 × 1,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.70x = 4,604,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,929.22/1,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.95

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