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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.21, 3,878.19 and 1,631.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.21, 3,878.19 and 1,631.22 is: 2,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.21 : 3,878.19 = 1,631.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.21/3,878.19 = 1,631.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.21x = 3,878.19 × 1,631.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.21x = 6,326,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,181.09/2,810.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.15

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