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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.88, 3,876.77 and 1,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.88, 3,876.77 and 1,630.72 is: 2,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.88 : 3,876.77 = 1,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.88/3,876.77 = 1,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.88x = 3,876.77 × 1,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.88x = 6,321,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,321,926.37/2,809.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.89

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