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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.40, 3,459.90 and 1,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.40, 3,459.90 and 1,663.40 is: 2,489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.40 : 3,459.90 = 1,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.40/3,459.90 = 1,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.40x = 3,459.90 × 1,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.40x = 5,755,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,197.66/2,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.92

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