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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.72, 3,233.20 and 1,634.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.72, 3,233.20 and 1,634.57 is: 2,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.72 : 3,233.20 = 1,634.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.72/3,233.20 = 1,634.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.72x = 3,233.20 × 1,634.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.72x = 5,284,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,891.72/2,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.70

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