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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.26, 4,208.69 and 1,637.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.26, 4,208.69 and 1,637.67 is: 2,451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.26 : 4,208.69 = 1,637.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.26/4,208.69 = 1,637.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.26x = 4,208.69 × 1,637.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.26x = 6,892,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,437.16/2,811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.73

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