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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.10, 3,997.53 and 1,364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.10, 3,997.53 and 1,364.22 is: 2,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.10 : 3,997.53 = 1,364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.10/3,997.53 = 1,364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.10x = 3,997.53 × 1,364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.10x = 5,453,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,510.38/2,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.81

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