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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889, 3,987.54 and 1,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889, 3,987.54 and 1,647.72 is: 2,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889 : 3,987.54 = 1,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889/3,987.54 = 1,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889x = 3,987.54 × 1,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889x = 6,570,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,349.41/2,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.26

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