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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.44, 3,913.56 and 1,633.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.44, 3,913.56 and 1,633.38 is: 2,450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.44 : 3,913.56 = 1,633.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.44/3,913.56 = 1,633.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.44x = 3,913.56 × 1,633.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.44x = 6,392,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,330.63/2,608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.63

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