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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.96, 3,800.52 and 1,635.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.96, 3,800.52 and 1,635.54 is: 2,256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.96 : 3,800.52 = 1,635.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.96/3,800.52 = 1,635.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.96x = 3,800.52 × 1,635.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.96x = 6,215,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,215,902.48/2,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.26

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