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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.64, 3,293.73 and 1,630.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.64, 3,293.73 and 1,630.83 is: 2,249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.64 : 3,293.73 = 1,630.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.64/3,293.73 = 1,630.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.64x = 3,293.73 × 1,630.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.64x = 5,371,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,371,513.70/2,387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.72

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