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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.08, 3,878.28 and 1,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.08, 3,878.28 and 1,632.08 is: 2,251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.08 : 3,878.28 = 1,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.08/3,878.28 = 1,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.08x = 3,878.28 × 1,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.08x = 6,329,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329,663.22/2,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.68

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