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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.36, 3,991.88 and 1,634.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.36, 3,991.88 and 1,634.24 is: 2,254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.36 : 3,991.88 = 1,634.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.36/3,991.88 = 1,634.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.36x = 3,991.88 × 1,634.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.36x = 6,523,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523,689.97/2,893.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.71

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