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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.78, 3,991.79 and 1,633.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.78, 3,991.79 and 1,633.91 is: 2,254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.78 : 3,991.79 = 1,633.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.78/3,991.79 = 1,633.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.78x = 3,991.79 × 1,633.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.78x = 6,522,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,209.72/2,892.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.65

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