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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.83, 3,631.61 and 1,674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.83, 3,631.61 and 1,674.41 is: 2,310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.83 : 3,631.61 = 1,674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.83/3,631.61 = 1,674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.83x = 3,631.61 × 1,674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.83x = 6,080,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080,795.73/2,631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.48

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