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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.39, 3,944.92 and 1,663.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.39, 3,944.92 and 1,663.79 is: 2,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.39 : 3,944.92 = 1,663.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.39/3,944.92 = 1,663.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.39x = 3,944.92 × 1,663.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.39x = 6,563,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563,512.85/2,859.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.43

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