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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.14, 2,998.32 and 1,633.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.14, 2,998.32 and 1,633.64 is: 2,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.14 : 2,998.32 = 1,633.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.14/2,998.32 = 1,633.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.14x = 2,998.32 × 1,633.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.14x = 4,898,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,175.48/2,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.93

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