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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.76, 3,793.84 and 1,630.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.76, 3,793.84 and 1,630.88 is: 2,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.76 : 3,793.84 = 1,630.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.76/3,793.84 = 1,630.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.76x = 3,793.84 × 1,630.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.76x = 6,187,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187,297.78/2,749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.12

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