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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.91, 3,888.66 and 1,638.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.91, 3,888.66 and 1,638.91 is: 2,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.91 : 3,888.66 = 1,638.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.91/3,888.66 = 1,638.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.91x = 3,888.66 × 1,638.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.91x = 6,373,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373,163.76/2,817.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.66

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