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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.56, 3,104.27 and 1,633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.56, 3,104.27 and 1,633.88 is: 2,448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.56 : 3,104.27 = 1,633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.56/3,104.27 = 1,633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.56x = 3,104.27 × 1,633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.56x = 5,071,980.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,980.98/2,071.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.39

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