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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.07, 3,673.83 and 1,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.07, 3,673.83 and 1,718.52 is: 2,370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.07 : 3,673.83 = 1,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.07/3,673.83 = 1,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.07x = 3,673.83 × 1,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.07x = 6,313,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,313,550.33/2,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.78

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