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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.59, 4,834.61 and 1,663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.59, 4,834.61 and 1,663.93 is: 2,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.59 : 4,834.61 = 1,663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.59/4,834.61 = 1,663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.59x = 4,834.61 × 1,663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.59x = 8,044,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,044,444.30/3,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.72

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