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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.70, 3,801.07 and 1,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.70, 3,801.07 and 1,635.60 is: 2,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.70 : 3,801.07 = 1,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.70/3,801.07 = 1,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.70x = 3,801.07 × 1,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.70x = 6,217,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,217,020.41/2,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.70

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