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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.28, 3,792.69 and 1,630.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.28, 3,792.69 and 1,630.09 is: 2,249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.28 : 3,792.69 = 1,630.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.28/3,792.69 = 1,630.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.28x = 3,792.69 × 1,630.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.28x = 6,182,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,426.04/2,748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.56

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