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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.44, 2,617.56 and 1,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.44, 2,617.56 and 1,635 is: 2,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.44 : 2,617.56 = 1,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.44/2,617.56 = 1,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.44x = 2,617.56 × 1,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.44x = 4,279,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,710.60/1,897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.52

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