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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.91, 3,452.48 and 1,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.91, 3,452.48 and 1,663.02 is: 2,295.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.91 : 3,452.48 = 1,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.91/3,452.48 = 1,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.91x = 3,452.48 × 1,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.91x = 5,741,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741,534.97/2,500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.78

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