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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.37, 3,270.69 and 1,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.37, 3,270.69 and 1,663.26 is: 2,293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.37 : 3,270.69 = 1,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.37/3,270.69 = 1,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.37x = 3,270.69 × 1,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.37x = 5,440,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440,007.85/2,372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.07

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