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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.41, 3,898.56 and 1,630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.41, 3,898.56 and 1,630.12 is: 2,249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.41 : 3,898.56 = 1,630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.41/3,898.56 = 1,630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.41x = 3,898.56 × 1,630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.41x = 6,355,120.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355,120.63/2,825.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.27

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