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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.07, 3,315.00 and 1,663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.07, 3,315.00 and 1,663.61 is: 2,493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.07 : 3,315.00 = 1,663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.07/3,315.00 = 1,663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.07x = 3,315.00 × 1,663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.07x = 5,514,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514,856.81/2,212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.08

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