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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.67, 3,794.01 and 1,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.67, 3,794.01 and 1,630.40 is: 2,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.67 : 3,794.01 = 1,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.67/3,794.01 = 1,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.67x = 3,794.01 × 1,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.67x = 6,185,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185,753.90/2,749.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.64

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