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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.93, 3,881.25 and 1,633.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.93, 3,881.25 and 1,633.39 is: 2,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.93 : 3,881.25 = 1,633.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.93/3,881.25 = 1,633.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.93x = 3,881.25 × 1,633.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.93x = 6,339,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,594.94/2,812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.73

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