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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.80, 3,814.45 and 1,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.80, 3,814.45 and 1,644.84 is: 2,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.80 : 3,814.45 = 1,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.80/3,814.45 = 1,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.80x = 3,814.45 × 1,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.80x = 6,274,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,274,159.94/2,763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.12

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