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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.72, 3,883.98 and 1,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.72, 3,883.98 and 1,635.60 is: 2,256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.72 : 3,883.98 = 1,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.72/3,883.98 = 1,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.72x = 3,883.98 × 1,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.72x = 6,352,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,637.69/2,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.93

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