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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.33, 2,774.27 and 1,638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.33, 2,774.27 and 1,638.32 is: 2,259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.33 : 2,774.27 = 1,638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.33/2,774.27 = 1,638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.33x = 2,774.27 × 1,638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.33x = 4,545,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545,133.83/2,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.77

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