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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.13, 3,879.27 and 1,630.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.13, 3,879.27 and 1,630.98 is: 2,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.13 : 3,879.27 = 1,630.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.13/3,879.27 = 1,630.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.13x = 3,879.27 × 1,630.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.13x = 6,327,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327,011.78/2,810.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.50

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