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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.94, 3,792.62 and 1,630.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.94, 3,792.62 and 1,630.23 is: 2,249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.94 : 3,792.62 = 1,630.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.94/3,792.62 = 1,630.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.94x = 3,792.62 × 1,630.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.94x = 6,182,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,832.76/2,748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.17

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