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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.49, 2,445.37 and 1,575.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.49, 2,445.37 and 1,575.17 is: 2,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.49 : 2,445.37 = 1,575.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.49/2,445.37 = 1,575.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.49x = 2,445.37 × 1,575.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.49x = 3,851,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,873.46/1,633.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.06

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