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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.89, 3,876.93 and 1,630.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.89, 3,876.93 and 1,630.71 is: 2,249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.89 : 3,876.93 = 1,630.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.89/3,876.93 = 1,630.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.89x = 3,876.93 × 1,630.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.89x = 6,322,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322,148.52/2,809.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.96

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