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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.64, 3,466.98 and 1,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.64, 3,466.98 and 1,663.26 is: 2,496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.64 : 3,466.98 = 1,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.64/3,466.98 = 1,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.64x = 3,466.98 × 1,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.64x = 5,766,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766,489.15/2,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.70

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