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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.31, 3,922.83 and 1,663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.31, 3,922.83 and 1,663.53 is: 2,295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.31 : 3,922.83 = 1,663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.31/3,922.83 = 1,663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.31x = 3,922.83 × 1,663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.31x = 6,525,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,525,745.39/2,843.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.12

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