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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.13, 3,963.53 and 1,630.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.13, 3,963.53 and 1,630.13 is: 2,249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.13 : 3,963.53 = 1,630.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.13/3,963.53 = 1,630.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.13x = 3,963.53 × 1,630.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.13x = 6,461,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,053.42/2,872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.57

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