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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.56, 3,125.97 and 1,637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.56, 3,125.97 and 1,637.97 is: 2,257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.56 : 3,125.97 = 1,637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.56/3,125.97 = 1,637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.56x = 3,125.97 × 1,637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.56x = 5,120,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,245.08/2,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.05

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