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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.48, 3,991.82 and 1,633.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.48, 3,991.82 and 1,633.10 is: 2,253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.48 : 3,991.82 = 1,633.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.48/3,991.82 = 1,633.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.48x = 3,991.82 × 1,633.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.48x = 6,519,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,519,013.12/2,892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.78

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