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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.80, 2,447.82 and 1,118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.80, 2,447.82 and 1,118.28 is: 1,675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.80 : 2,447.82 = 1,118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.80/2,447.82 = 1,118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.80x = 2,447.82 × 1,118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.80x = 2,737,348.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,348.15/1,633.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.45

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