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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.01, 3,913.88 and 1,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.01, 3,913.88 and 1,637.80 is: 2,455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.01 : 3,913.88 = 1,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.01/3,913.88 = 1,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.01x = 3,913.88 × 1,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.01x = 6,410,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,410,152.66/2,611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.05

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