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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.97, 3,796.49 and 1,632.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.97, 3,796.49 and 1,632.96 is: 2,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.97 : 3,796.49 = 1,632.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.97/3,796.49 = 1,632.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.97x = 3,796.49 × 1,632.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.97x = 6,199,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,199,497.33/2,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.75

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