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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.10, 3,265.65 and 1,630.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.10, 3,265.65 and 1,630.35 is: 2,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.10 : 3,265.65 = 1,630.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.10/3,265.65 = 1,630.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.10x = 3,265.65 × 1,630.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.10x = 5,324,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324,152.48/2,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.53

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