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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.33, 4,298.57 and 1,633.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.33, 4,298.57 and 1,633.99 is: 2,447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.33 : 4,298.57 = 1,633.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.33/4,298.57 = 1,633.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.33x = 4,298.57 × 1,633.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.33x = 7,023,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,820.39/2,870.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.04

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