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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.54, 4,199.88 and 1,631.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.54, 4,199.88 and 1,631.82 is: 2,445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.54 : 4,199.88 = 1,631.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.54/4,199.88 = 1,631.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.54x = 4,199.88 × 1,631.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.54x = 6,853,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,853,448.18/2,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.44

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