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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.53, 3,883.97 and 1,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.53, 3,883.97 and 1,635.80 is: 2,257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.53 : 3,883.97 = 1,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.53/3,883.97 = 1,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.53x = 3,883.97 × 1,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.53x = 6,353,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353,382.80/2,814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.36

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