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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.33, 3,181.65 and 1,635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.33, 3,181.65 and 1,635.25 is: 2,253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.33 : 3,181.65 = 1,635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.33/3,181.65 = 1,635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.33x = 3,181.65 × 1,635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.33x = 5,202,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,793.16/2,308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.92

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