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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.76, 3,101.68 and 1,637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.76, 3,101.68 and 1,637.76 is: 2,454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.76 : 3,101.68 = 1,637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.76/3,101.68 = 1,637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.76x = 3,101.68 × 1,637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.76x = 5,079,807.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,079,807.44/2,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.30

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