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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.18, 5,614.31 and 1,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.18, 5,614.31 and 1,663.29 is: 2,494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.18 : 5,614.31 = 1,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.18/5,614.31 = 1,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.18x = 5,614.31 × 1,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.18x = 9,338,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338,217.36/3,744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.06

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