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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.19, 3,800.89 and 1,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.19, 3,800.89 and 1,635.72 is: 2,257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.19 : 3,800.89 = 1,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.19/3,800.89 = 1,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.19x = 3,800.89 × 1,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.19x = 6,217,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,217,191.79/2,754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.36

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