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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.57, 3,110.60 and 1,663.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.57, 3,110.60 and 1,663.47 is: 2,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.57 : 3,110.60 = 1,663.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.57/3,110.60 = 1,663.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.57x = 3,110.60 × 1,663.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.57x = 5,174,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,393.94/2,076.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.80

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