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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.88, 3,794.33 and 1,630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.88, 3,794.33 and 1,630.86 is: 2,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.88 : 3,794.33 = 1,630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.88/3,794.33 = 1,630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.88x = 3,794.33 × 1,630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.88x = 6,188,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,021.02/2,749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.29

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