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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.54, 3,800.72 and 1,635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.54, 3,800.72 and 1,635.63 is: 2,256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.54 : 3,800.72 = 1,635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.54/3,800.72 = 1,635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.54x = 3,800.72 × 1,635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.54x = 6,216,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216,561.49/2,754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.84

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