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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.22, 3,466.70 and 1,662.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.22, 3,466.70 and 1,662.47 is: 2,293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.22 : 3,466.70 = 1,662.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.22/3,466.70 = 1,662.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.22x = 3,466.70 × 1,662.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.22x = 5,763,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763,271.57/2,513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.18

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