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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.75, 3,883.68 and 1,635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.75, 3,883.68 and 1,635.59 is: 2,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.75 : 3,883.68 = 1,635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.75/3,883.68 = 1,635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.75x = 3,883.68 × 1,635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.75x = 6,352,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,088.75/2,814.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.72

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