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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.93, 3,889.44 and 1,638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.93, 3,889.44 and 1,638.84 is: 2,262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.93 : 3,889.44 = 1,638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.93/3,889.44 = 1,638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.93x = 3,889.44 × 1,638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.93x = 6,374,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374,169.85/2,817.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.00

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