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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.78, 3,797.94 and 1,633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.78, 3,797.94 and 1,633.90 is: 2,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.78 : 3,797.94 = 1,633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.78/3,797.94 = 1,633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.78x = 3,797.94 × 1,633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.78x = 6,205,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205,454.17/2,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.25

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