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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.58, 3,880.41 and 1,633.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.58, 3,880.41 and 1,633.22 is: 2,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.58 : 3,880.41 = 1,633.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.58/3,880.41 = 1,633.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.58x = 3,880.41 × 1,633.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.58x = 6,337,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,337,563.22/2,812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.29

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