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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.49, 3,797.70 and 1,633.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.49, 3,797.70 and 1,633.67 is: 2,254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.49 : 3,797.70 = 1,633.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.49/3,797.70 = 1,633.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.49x = 3,797.70 × 1,633.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.49x = 6,204,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,188.56/2,752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.03

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