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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.39, 3,740.76 and 1,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.39, 3,740.76 and 1,663.26 is: 2,296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.39 : 3,740.76 = 1,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.39/3,740.76 = 1,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.39x = 3,740.76 × 1,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.39x = 6,221,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,856.48/2,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.40

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