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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.16, 2,863.44 and 1,634.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.16, 2,863.44 and 1,634.29 is: 2,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.16 : 2,863.44 = 1,634.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.16/2,863.44 = 1,634.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.16x = 2,863.44 × 1,634.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.16x = 4,679,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,684.20/2,077.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.93

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