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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,638.41, 5,459.89 and 1,663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,638.41, 5,459.89 and 1,663.73 is: 2,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,638.41 : 5,459.89 = 1,663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,638.41/5,459.89 = 1,663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,638.41x = 5,459.89 × 1,663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,638.41x = 9,083,782.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083,782.79/3,638.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.64

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