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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.66, 3,990.38 and 1,632.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.66, 3,990.38 and 1,632.83 is: 2,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.66 : 3,990.38 = 1,632.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.66/3,990.38 = 1,632.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.66x = 3,990.38 × 1,632.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.66x = 6,515,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515,584.06/2,891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.24

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