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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.41, 3,908.97 and 1,638.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.41, 3,908.97 and 1,638.18 is: 2,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.41 : 3,908.97 = 1,638.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.41/3,908.97 = 1,638.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.41x = 3,908.97 × 1,638.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.41x = 6,403,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,596.47/2,833.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.03

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