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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.08, 3,741.72 and 1,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.08, 3,741.72 and 1,663.76 is: 2,295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.08 : 3,741.72 = 1,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.08/3,741.72 = 1,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.08x = 3,741.72 × 1,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.08x = 6,225,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,225,324.07/2,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.41

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