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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.83, 3,987.83 and 1,630.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.83, 3,987.83 and 1,630.91 is: 2,250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.83 : 3,987.83 = 1,630.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.83/3,987.83 = 1,630.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.83x = 3,987.83 × 1,630.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.83x = 6,503,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,503,775.96/2,889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.58

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