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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.41, 3,798.08 and 1,633.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.41, 3,798.08 and 1,633.16 is: 2,253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.41 : 3,798.08 = 1,633.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.41/3,798.08 = 1,633.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.41x = 3,798.08 × 1,633.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.41x = 6,202,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202,845.18/2,752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.61

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