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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.94, 4,136.54 and 1,663.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.94, 4,136.54 and 1,663.89 is: 2,491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.94 : 4,136.54 = 1,663.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.94/4,136.54 = 1,663.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.94x = 4,136.54 × 1,663.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.94x = 6,882,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,723.71/2,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.99

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