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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.54, 2,454.35 and 1,141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.54, 2,454.35 and 1,141.26 is: 1,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.54 : 2,454.35 = 1,141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.54/2,454.35 = 1,141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.54x = 2,454.35 × 1,141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.54x = 2,801,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,048.20/1,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.52

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