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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.84, 3,796.82 and 1,633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.84, 3,796.82 and 1,633.02 is: 2,253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.84 : 3,796.82 = 1,633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.84/3,796.82 = 1,633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.84x = 3,796.82 × 1,633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.84x = 6,200,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,200,274.83/2,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.14

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