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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.90, 3,023.24 and 1,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.90, 3,023.24 and 1,663.02 is: 2,297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.90 : 3,023.24 = 1,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.90/3,023.24 = 1,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.90x = 3,023.24 × 1,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.90x = 5,027,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,700.27/2,187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.96

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