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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.84, 3,121.14 and 1,635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.84, 3,121.14 and 1,635.28 is: 2,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.84 : 3,121.14 = 1,635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.84/3,121.14 = 1,635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.84x = 3,121.14 × 1,635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.84x = 5,103,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,937.82/2,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.55

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