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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.53, 3,883.79 and 1,635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.53, 3,883.79 and 1,635.67 is: 2,257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.53 : 3,883.79 = 1,635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.53/3,883.79 = 1,635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.53x = 3,883.79 × 1,635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.53x = 6,352,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,571.19/2,814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.06

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