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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.31, 3,883.63 and 1,635.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.31, 3,883.63 and 1,635.29 is: 2,256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.31 : 3,883.63 = 1,635.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.31/3,883.63 = 1,635.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.31x = 3,883.63 × 1,635.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.31x = 6,350,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350,833.71/2,814.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.63

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