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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.84, 3,798.12 and 1,634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.84, 3,798.12 and 1,634.23 is: 2,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.84 : 3,798.12 = 1,634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.84/3,798.12 = 1,634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.84x = 3,798.12 × 1,634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.84x = 6,207,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,207,001.65/2,752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.76

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