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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.10, 2,451.69 and 1,115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.10, 2,451.69 and 1,115.25 is: 1,670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.10 : 2,451.69 = 1,115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.10/2,451.69 = 1,115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.10x = 2,451.69 × 1,115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.10x = 2,734,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,247.27/1,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.18

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