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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.35, 3,801.01 and 1,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.35, 3,801.01 and 1,663.28 is: 2,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.35 : 3,801.01 = 1,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.35/3,801.01 = 1,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.35x = 3,801.01 × 1,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.35x = 6,322,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322,143.91/2,535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.60

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