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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.55, 3,472.69 and 1,663.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.55, 3,472.69 and 1,663.15 is: 2,488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.55 : 3,472.69 = 1,663.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.55/3,472.69 = 1,663.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.55x = 3,472.69 × 1,663.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.55x = 5,775,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775,601.16/2,320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.89

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