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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.21, 3,819.85 and 1,633.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.21, 3,819.85 and 1,633.85 is: 2,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.21 : 3,819.85 = 1,633.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.21/3,819.85 = 1,633.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.21x = 3,819.85 × 1,633.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.21x = 6,241,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,061.92/2,768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.55

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