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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.51, 5,269.59 and 1,662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.51, 5,269.59 and 1,662.93 is: 2,494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.51 : 5,269.59 = 1,662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.51/5,269.59 = 1,662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.51x = 5,269.59 × 1,662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.51x = 8,762,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,959.30/3,513.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.08

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