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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.75, 3,166.35 and 1,633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.75, 3,166.35 and 1,633.44 is: 2,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.75 : 3,166.35 = 1,633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.75/3,166.35 = 1,633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.75x = 3,166.35 × 1,633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.75x = 5,172,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,042.74/2,297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.92

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