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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.23, 5,270.93 and 1,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.23, 5,270.93 and 1,663.34 is: 2,496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.23 : 5,270.93 = 1,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.23/5,270.93 = 1,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.23x = 5,270.93 × 1,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.23x = 8,767,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,767,354.34/3,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.24

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