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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.82, 3,881.60 and 1,634.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.82, 3,881.60 and 1,634.27 is: 2,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.82 : 3,881.60 = 1,634.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.82/3,881.60 = 1,634.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.82x = 3,881.60 × 1,634.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.82x = 6,343,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343,582.43/2,812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.24

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