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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.74, 3,742.50 and 1,663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.74, 3,742.50 and 1,663.18 is: 2,295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.74 : 3,742.50 = 1,663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.74/3,742.50 = 1,663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.74x = 3,742.50 × 1,663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.74x = 6,224,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224,451.15/2,711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.37

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