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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.01, 3,795.02 and 1,631.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.01, 3,795.02 and 1,631.49 is: 2,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.01 : 3,795.02 = 1,631.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.01/3,795.02 = 1,631.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.01x = 3,795.02 × 1,631.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.01x = 6,191,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191,537.18/2,750.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.46

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