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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.04, 3,909.98 and 1,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.04, 3,909.98 and 1,591.28 is: 2,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.04 : 3,909.98 = 1,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.04/3,909.98 = 1,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.04x = 3,909.98 × 1,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.04x = 6,221,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,872.97/2,833.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.18

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