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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.62, 2,913.70 and 1,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.62, 2,913.70 and 1,637.44 is: 2,260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.62 : 2,913.70 = 1,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.62/2,913.70 = 1,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.62x = 2,913.70 × 1,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.62x = 4,771,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,008.93/2,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.48

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