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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.81, 3,795.53 and 1,632.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.81, 3,795.53 and 1,632.13 is: 2,251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.81 : 3,795.53 = 1,632.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.81/3,795.53 = 1,632.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.81x = 3,795.53 × 1,632.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.81x = 6,194,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,194,780.73/2,750.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.99

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