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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.62, 4,576.38 and 1,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.62, 4,576.38 and 1,663.39 is: 2,492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.62 : 4,576.38 = 1,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.62/4,576.38 = 1,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.62x = 4,576.38 × 1,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.62x = 7,612,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,304.73/3,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.88

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