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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.04, 3,878.58 and 1,631.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.04, 3,878.58 and 1,631.41 is: 2,250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.04 : 3,878.58 = 1,631.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.04/3,878.58 = 1,631.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.04x = 3,878.58 × 1,631.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.04x = 6,327,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327,550.62/2,811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.97

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