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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.06, 4,962.19 and 1,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.06, 4,962.19 and 1,663.70 is: 2,495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.06 : 4,962.19 = 1,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.06/4,962.19 = 1,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.06x = 4,962.19 × 1,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.06x = 8,255,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,603.75/3,308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.61

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