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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.13, 3,992.50 and 1,634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.13, 3,992.50 and 1,634.59 is: 2,255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.13 : 3,992.50 = 1,634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.13/3,992.50 = 1,634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.13x = 3,992.50 × 1,634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.13x = 6,526,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526,115.52/2,893.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.73

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