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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.52, 3,739.68 and 1,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.52, 3,739.68 and 1,663.20 is: 2,293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.52 : 3,739.68 = 1,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.52/3,739.68 = 1,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.52x = 3,739.68 × 1,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.52x = 6,219,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,835.78/2,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.86

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