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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.69, 3,801.58 and 1,636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.69, 3,801.58 and 1,636.22 is: 2,258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.69 : 3,801.58 = 1,636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.69/3,801.58 = 1,636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.69x = 3,801.58 × 1,636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.69x = 6,220,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220,221.23/2,754.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.05

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