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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.32, 5,267.81 and 1,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.32, 5,267.81 and 1,663.23 is: 2,493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.32 : 5,267.81 = 1,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.32/5,267.81 = 1,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.32x = 5,267.81 × 1,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.32x = 8,761,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,575.47/3,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.11

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