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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.63, 2,817.08 and 1,630.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.63, 2,817.08 and 1,630.06 is: 2,454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.63 : 2,817.08 = 1,630.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.63/2,817.08 = 1,630.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.63x = 2,817.08 × 1,630.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.63x = 4,592,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,009.42/1,870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.79

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