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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.79, 3,875.82 and 1,630.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.79, 3,875.82 and 1,630.09 is: 2,249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.79 : 3,875.82 = 1,630.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.79/3,875.82 = 1,630.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.79x = 3,875.82 × 1,630.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.79x = 6,317,935.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317,935.42/2,808.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.34

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