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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.51, 3,794.33 and 1,630.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.51, 3,794.33 and 1,630.99 is: 2,250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.51 : 3,794.33 = 1,630.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.51/3,794.33 = 1,630.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.51x = 3,794.33 × 1,630.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.51x = 6,188,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,514.29/2,749.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.77

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