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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.99, 3,949.67 and 1,633.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.99, 3,949.67 and 1,633.43 is: 2,449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.99 : 3,949.67 = 1,633.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.99/3,949.67 = 1,633.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.99x = 3,949.67 × 1,633.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.99x = 6,451,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,523.43/2,633.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.34

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