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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.34, 3,275.62 and 1,663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.34, 3,275.62 and 1,663.93 is: 2,496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.34 : 3,275.62 = 1,663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.34/3,275.62 = 1,663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.34x = 3,275.62 × 1,663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.34x = 5,450,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,402.39/2,183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.36

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