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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.15, 4,572.19 and 1,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.15, 4,572.19 and 1,663.69 is: 2,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.15 : 4,572.19 = 1,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.15/4,572.19 = 1,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.15x = 4,572.19 × 1,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.15x = 7,606,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,675.60/3,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.87

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