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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.95, 3,991.04 and 1,633.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.95, 3,991.04 and 1,633.41 is: 2,254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.95 : 3,991.04 = 1,633.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.95/3,991.04 = 1,633.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.95x = 3,991.04 × 1,633.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.95x = 6,519,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,519,008.73/2,891.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.19

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