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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.77, 3,348.83 and 1,633.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.77, 3,348.83 and 1,633.26 is: 2,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.77 : 3,348.83 = 1,633.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.77/3,348.83 = 1,633.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.77x = 3,348.83 × 1,633.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.77x = 5,469,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,514.17/2,425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.75

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