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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.88, 3,795.30 and 1,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.88, 3,795.30 and 1,632.16 is: 2,251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.88 : 3,795.30 = 1,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.88/3,795.30 = 1,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.88x = 3,795.30 × 1,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.88x = 6,194,536.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,194,536.85/2,750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.84

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