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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.36, 3,793.96 and 1,630.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.36, 3,793.96 and 1,630.22 is: 2,248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.36 : 3,793.96 = 1,630.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.36/3,793.96 = 1,630.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.36x = 3,793.96 × 1,630.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.36x = 6,184,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,989.47/2,750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.79

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