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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.77, 3,277.24 and 1,637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.77, 3,277.24 and 1,637.42 is: 2,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.77 : 3,277.24 = 1,637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.77/3,277.24 = 1,637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.77x = 3,277.24 × 1,637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.77x = 5,366,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,222.42/2,183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.32

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