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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.41, 3,884.09 and 1,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.41, 3,884.09 and 1,635.66 is: 2,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.41 : 3,884.09 = 1,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.41/3,884.09 = 1,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.41x = 3,884.09 × 1,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.41x = 6,353,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353,042.47/2,814.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.32

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