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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.63, 3,599.72 and 1,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.63, 3,599.72 and 1,664.70 is: 2,298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.63 : 3,599.72 = 1,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.63/3,599.72 = 1,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.63x = 3,599.72 × 1,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.63x = 5,992,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,445.56/2,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.04

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