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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.76, 4,150.73 and 1,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.76, 4,150.73 and 1,663.29 is: 2,295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.76 : 4,150.73 = 1,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.76/4,150.73 = 1,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.76x = 4,150.73 × 1,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.76x = 6,903,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903,886.22/3,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.36

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