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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.27, 4,249.13 and 1,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.27, 4,249.13 and 1,663.23 is: 2,495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.27 : 4,249.13 = 1,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.27/4,249.13 = 1,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.27x = 4,249.13 × 1,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.27x = 7,067,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,288.11/2,832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.28

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