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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.84, 3,878.16 and 1,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.84, 3,878.16 and 1,630.72 is: 2,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.84 : 3,878.16 = 1,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.84/3,878.16 = 1,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.84x = 3,878.16 × 1,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.84x = 6,324,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324,193.08/2,809.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.73

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