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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.48, 3,883.95 and 1,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.48, 3,883.95 and 1,635.66 is: 2,257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.48 : 3,883.95 = 1,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.48/3,883.95 = 1,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.48x = 3,883.95 × 1,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.48x = 6,352,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,821.66/2,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.19

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