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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.84, 3,595.89 and 1,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.84, 3,595.89 and 1,663.22 is: 2,489.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.84 : 3,595.89 = 1,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.84/3,595.89 = 1,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.84x = 3,595.89 × 1,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.84x = 5,980,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,756.17/2,402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.04

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