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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.88, 2,253.48 and 1,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.88, 2,253.48 and 1,355.24 is: 1,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.88 : 2,253.48 = 1,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.88/2,253.48 = 1,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.88x = 2,253.48 × 1,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.88x = 3,054,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,006.24/1,633.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.17

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