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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.32, 3,793.86 and 1,630.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.32, 3,793.86 and 1,630.35 is: 2,249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.32 : 3,793.86 = 1,630.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.32/3,793.86 = 1,630.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.32x = 3,793.86 × 1,630.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.32x = 6,185,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185,319.65/2,749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.76

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