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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.67, 3,430.59 and 1,603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.67, 3,430.59 and 1,603.75 is: 2,211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.67 : 3,430.59 = 1,603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.67/3,430.59 = 1,603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.67x = 3,430.59 × 1,603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.67x = 5,501,808.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,808.71/2,487.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.63

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