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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.83, 2,690.42 and 1,636.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.83, 2,690.42 and 1,636.47 is: 2,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.83 : 2,690.42 = 1,636.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.83/2,690.42 = 1,636.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.83x = 2,690.42 × 1,636.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.83x = 4,402,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,783.44/1,951.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.72

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