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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.81, 2,460.95 and 1,367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.81, 2,460.95 and 1,367.05 is: 2,052.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.81 : 2,460.95 = 1,367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.81/2,460.95 = 1,367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.81x = 2,460.95 × 1,367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.81x = 3,364,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,241.70/1,638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.86

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