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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.84, 3,017.76 and 1,663.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.84, 3,017.76 and 1,663.41 is: 2,500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.84 : 3,017.76 = 1,663.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.84/3,017.76 = 1,663.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.84x = 3,017.76 × 1,663.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.84x = 5,019,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,772.16/2,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.09

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