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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.66, 2,794.56 and 1,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.66, 2,794.56 and 1,631 is: 2,251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.66 : 2,794.56 = 1,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.66/2,794.56 = 1,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.66x = 2,794.56 × 1,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.66x = 4,557,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,927.36/2,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.21

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