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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.98, 2,862.95 and 1,634.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.98, 2,862.95 and 1,634.31 is: 2,252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.98 : 2,862.95 = 1,634.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.98/2,862.95 = 1,634.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.98x = 2,862.95 × 1,634.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.98x = 4,678,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,939.64/2,076.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.77

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