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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.74, 2,255.70 and 1,416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.74, 2,255.70 and 1,416.70 is: 1,951.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.74 : 2,255.70 = 1,416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.74/2,255.70 = 1,416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.74x = 2,255.70 × 1,416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.74x = 3,195,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,650.19/1,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.26

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