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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.93, 2,934.91 and 1,635.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.93, 2,934.91 and 1,635.38 is: 2,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.93 : 2,934.91 = 1,635.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.93/2,934.91 = 1,635.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.93x = 2,934.91 × 1,635.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.93x = 4,799,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,693.12/2,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.28

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