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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.20, 4,139.40 and 1,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.20, 4,139.40 and 1,664.30 is: 2,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.20 : 4,139.40 = 1,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.20/4,139.40 = 1,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.20x = 4,139.40 × 1,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.20x = 6,889,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889,203.42/2,763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.20

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