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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.60, 2,862.42 and 1,633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.60, 2,862.42 and 1,633.74 is: 2,251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.60 : 2,862.42 = 1,633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.60/2,862.42 = 1,633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.60x = 2,862.42 × 1,633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.60x = 4,676,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,450.05/2,076.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.97

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