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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.28, 2,983.96 and 1,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.28, 2,983.96 and 1,637.40 is: 2,259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.28 : 2,983.96 = 1,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.28/2,983.96 = 1,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.28x = 2,983.96 × 1,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.28x = 4,885,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,936.10/2,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.62

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