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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.64, 5,416.74 and 1,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.64, 5,416.74 and 1,663.56 is: 2,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.64 : 5,416.74 = 1,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.64/5,416.74 = 1,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.64x = 5,416.74 × 1,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.64x = 9,011,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011,071.99/3,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.01

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