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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.38, 3,969.40 and 1,634.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.38, 3,969.40 and 1,634.38 is: 2,255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.38 : 3,969.40 = 1,634.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.38/3,969.40 = 1,634.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.38x = 3,969.40 × 1,634.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.38x = 6,487,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,488.13/2,876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.44

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