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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.21, 3,823.68 and 1,636.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.21, 3,823.68 and 1,636.93 is: 2,259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.21 : 3,823.68 = 1,636.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.21/3,823.68 = 1,636.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.21x = 3,823.68 × 1,636.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.21x = 6,259,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,096.50/2,770.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.43

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