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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.89, 3,797.02 and 1,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.89, 3,797.02 and 1,633.20 is: 2,253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.89 : 3,797.02 = 1,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.89/3,797.02 = 1,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.89x = 3,797.02 × 1,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.89x = 6,201,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,288.98/2,751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.46

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