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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.13, 3,876.59 and 1,630.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.13, 3,876.59 and 1,630.88 is: 2,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.13 : 3,876.59 = 1,630.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.13/3,876.59 = 1,630.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.13x = 3,876.59 × 1,630.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.13x = 6,322,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322,252.33/2,809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.61

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