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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.71, 2,791.52 and 1,630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.71, 2,791.52 and 1,630.48 is: 2,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.71 : 2,791.52 = 1,630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.71/2,791.52 = 1,630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.71x = 2,791.52 × 1,630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.71x = 4,551,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,517.53/2,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.32

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