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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.80, 3,068.40 and 1,634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.80, 3,068.40 and 1,634.76 is: 2,449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.80 : 3,068.40 = 1,634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.80/3,068.40 = 1,634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.80x = 3,068.40 × 1,634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.80x = 5,016,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,016,097.58/2,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.51

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