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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.35, 3,901.44 and 1,631.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.35, 3,901.44 and 1,631.93 is: 2,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.35 : 3,901.44 = 1,631.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.35/3,901.44 = 1,631.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.35x = 3,901.44 × 1,631.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.35x = 6,366,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366,876.98/2,827.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.89

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