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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.03, 3,391.07 and 1,662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.03, 3,391.07 and 1,662.93 is: 2,293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.03 : 3,391.07 = 1,662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.03/3,391.07 = 1,662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.03x = 3,391.07 × 1,662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.03x = 5,639,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,639,103.72/2,459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.23

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