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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.88, 3,945.24 and 1,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.88, 3,945.24 and 1,663.44 is: 2,295.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.88 : 3,945.24 = 1,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.88/3,945.24 = 1,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.88x = 3,945.24 × 1,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.88x = 6,562,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,670.03/2,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.54

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