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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.83, 3,676.37 and 1,601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.83, 3,676.37 and 1,601.94 is: 2,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.83 : 3,676.37 = 1,601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.83/3,676.37 = 1,601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.83x = 3,676.37 × 1,601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.83x = 5,889,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,325.34/2,663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.85

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