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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812, 3,880.14 and 1,633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812, 3,880.14 and 1,633.36 is: 2,253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812 : 3,880.14 = 1,633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812/3,880.14 = 1,633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812x = 3,880.14 × 1,633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812x = 6,337,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,337,665.47/2,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.79

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