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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.22, 3,820.41 and 1,634.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.22, 3,820.41 and 1,634.22 is: 2,255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.22 : 3,820.41 = 1,634.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.22/3,820.41 = 1,634.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.22x = 3,820.41 × 1,634.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.22x = 6,243,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,243,390.43/2,768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.38

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