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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.27, 3,208.80 and 1,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.27, 3,208.80 and 1,663.23 is: 2,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.27 : 3,208.80 = 1,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.27/3,208.80 = 1,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.27x = 3,208.80 × 1,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.27x = 5,336,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,336,972.42/2,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.21

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