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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.68, 3,993.48 and 1,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.68, 3,993.48 and 1,651.68 is: 2,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.68 : 3,993.48 = 1,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.68/3,993.48 = 1,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.68x = 3,993.48 × 1,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.68x = 6,595,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595,951.05/2,893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.43

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