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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.11, 3,117.89 and 1,630.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.11, 3,117.89 and 1,630.49 is: 2,250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.11 : 3,117.89 = 1,630.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.11/3,117.89 = 1,630.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.11x = 3,117.89 × 1,630.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.11x = 5,083,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,688.47/2,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.31

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