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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.46, 3,667.62 and 1,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.46, 3,667.62 and 1,663.52 is: 2,496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.46 : 3,667.62 = 1,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.46/3,667.62 = 1,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.46x = 3,667.62 × 1,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.46x = 6,101,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101,159.22/2,443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.93

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