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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.50, 2,476.44 and 1,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.50, 2,476.44 and 1,631.88 is: 2,250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.50 : 2,476.44 = 1,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.50/2,476.44 = 1,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.50x = 2,476.44 × 1,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.50x = 4,041,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,252.91/1,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.77

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