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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.49, 2,767.10 and 1,631.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.49, 2,767.10 and 1,631.85 is: 2,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.49 : 2,767.10 = 1,631.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.49/2,767.10 = 1,631.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.49x = 2,767.10 × 1,631.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.49x = 4,515,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,473.60/2,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.55

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