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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.63, 3,794.95 and 1,631.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.63, 3,794.95 and 1,631.91 is: 2,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.63 : 3,794.95 = 1,631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.63/3,794.95 = 1,631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.63x = 3,794.95 × 1,631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.63x = 6,193,033.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,193,033.13/2,750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.50

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