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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.44, 3,881.12 and 1,633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.44, 3,881.12 and 1,633.52 is: 2,254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.44 : 3,881.12 = 1,633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.44/3,881.12 = 1,633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.44x = 3,881.12 × 1,633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.44x = 6,339,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,887.14/2,812.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.23

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