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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.49, 3,553.22 and 1,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.49, 3,553.22 and 1,630.92 is: 2,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.49 : 3,553.22 = 1,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.49/3,553.22 = 1,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.49x = 3,553.22 × 1,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.49x = 5,795,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,795,009.41/2,575.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.07

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