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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.96, 3,812.99 and 1,644.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.96, 3,812.99 and 1,644.27 is: 2,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.96 : 3,812.99 = 1,644.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.96/3,812.99 = 1,644.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.96x = 3,812.99 × 1,644.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.96x = 6,269,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,269,576.85/2,763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.33

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