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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.76, 3,910.49 and 1,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.76, 3,910.49 and 1,638.74 is: 2,261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.76 : 3,910.49 = 1,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.76/3,910.49 = 1,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.76x = 3,910.49 × 1,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.76x = 6,408,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,408,276.38/2,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.40

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