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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.53, 4,799.60 and 1,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.53, 4,799.60 and 1,663.29 is: 2,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.53 : 4,799.60 = 1,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.53/4,799.60 = 1,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.53x = 4,799.60 × 1,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.53x = 7,983,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983,126.68/3,205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.42

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