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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.04, 3,163.78 and 1,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.04, 3,163.78 and 1,630.80 is: 2,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.04 : 3,163.78 = 1,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.04/3,163.78 = 1,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.04x = 3,163.78 × 1,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.04x = 5,159,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,492.42/2,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.05

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