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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.22, 2,863.80 and 1,633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.22, 2,863.80 and 1,633.96 is: 2,253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.22 : 2,863.80 = 1,633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.22/2,863.80 = 1,633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.22x = 2,863.80 × 1,633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.22x = 4,679,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,334.65/2,076.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.78

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