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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.92, 3,988.04 and 1,630.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.92, 3,988.04 and 1,630.98 is: 2,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.92 : 3,988.04 = 1,630.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.92/3,988.04 = 1,630.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.92x = 3,988.04 × 1,630.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.92x = 6,504,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,504,405.32/2,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.72

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