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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.84, 3,881.73 and 1,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.84, 3,881.73 and 1,634.14 is: 2,255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.84 : 3,881.73 = 1,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.84/3,881.73 = 1,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.84x = 3,881.73 × 1,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.84x = 6,343,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343,290.26/2,812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.12

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