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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.39, 3,182.46 and 1,635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.39, 3,182.46 and 1,635.06 is: 2,449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.39 : 3,182.46 = 1,635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.39/3,182.46 = 1,635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.39x = 3,182.46 × 1,635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.39x = 5,203,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,513.05/2,124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.42

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