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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.75, 5,416.70 and 1,663.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.75, 5,416.70 and 1,663.89 is: 2,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.75 : 5,416.70 = 1,663.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.75/5,416.70 = 1,663.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.75x = 5,416.70 × 1,663.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.75x = 9,012,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,784.64/3,612.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.72

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