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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.98, 3,182.70 and 1,633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.98, 3,182.70 and 1,633.34 is: 2,452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.98 : 3,182.70 = 1,633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.98/3,182.70 = 1,633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.98x = 3,182.70 × 1,633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.98x = 5,198,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,431.22/2,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.11

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