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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.66, 3,801.25 and 1,635.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.66, 3,801.25 and 1,635.54 is: 2,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.66 : 3,801.25 = 1,635.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.66/3,801.25 = 1,635.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.66x = 3,801.25 × 1,635.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.66x = 6,217,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,217,096.43/2,754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.94

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