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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.44, 3,988.71 and 1,631.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.44, 3,988.71 and 1,631.53 is: 2,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.44 : 3,988.71 = 1,631.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.44/3,988.71 = 1,631.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.44x = 3,988.71 × 1,631.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.44x = 6,507,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,700.03/2,890.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.46

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