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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.70, 3,321.45 and 1,663.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.70, 3,321.45 and 1,663.95 is: 2,499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.70 : 3,321.45 = 1,663.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.70/3,321.45 = 1,663.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.70x = 3,321.45 × 1,663.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.70x = 5,526,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,726.73/2,210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.99

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