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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.97, 2,447.82 and 1,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.97, 2,447.82 and 1,283.32 is: 1,920.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.97 : 2,447.82 = 1,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.97/2,447.82 = 1,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.97x = 2,447.82 × 1,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.97x = 3,141,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,336.36/1,635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.17

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