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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.73, 3,282.28 and 1,633.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.73, 3,282.28 and 1,633.39 is: 2,251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.73 : 3,282.28 = 1,633.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.73/3,282.28 = 1,633.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.73x = 3,282.28 × 1,633.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.73x = 5,361,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,231.04/2,380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.93

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