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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.53, 3,163.08 and 1,630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.53, 3,163.08 and 1,630.30 is: 2,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.53 : 3,163.08 = 1,630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.53/3,163.08 = 1,630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.53x = 3,163.08 × 1,630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.53x = 5,156,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,769.32/2,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.36

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