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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.29, 2,885.40 and 1,647.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.29, 2,885.40 and 1,647.81 is: 2,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.29 : 2,885.40 = 1,647.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.29/2,885.40 = 1,647.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.29x = 2,885.40 × 1,647.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.29x = 4,754,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,590.97/2,091.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.53

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