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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.78, 3,337.71 and 1,633.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.78, 3,337.71 and 1,633.89 is: 2,254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.78 : 3,337.71 = 1,633.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.78/3,337.71 = 1,633.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.78x = 3,337.71 × 1,633.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.78x = 5,453,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,450.99/2,418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.63

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