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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.64, 5,267.48 and 1,663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.64, 5,267.48 and 1,663.06 is: 2,495.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.64 : 5,267.48 = 1,663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.64/5,267.48 = 1,663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.64x = 5,267.48 × 1,663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.64x = 8,760,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,135.29/3,510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.31

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