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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.33, 3,273.58 and 1,634.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.33, 3,273.58 and 1,634.99 is: 2,453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.33 : 3,273.58 = 1,634.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.33/3,273.58 = 1,634.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.33x = 3,273.58 × 1,634.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.33x = 5,352,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,256.24/2,181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.67

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