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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.67, 3,918.28 and 1,644.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.67, 3,918.28 and 1,644.23 is: 2,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.67 : 3,918.28 = 1,644.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.67/3,918.28 = 1,644.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.67x = 3,918.28 × 1,644.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.67x = 6,442,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442,553.52/2,839.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.77

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