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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.76, 3,992.96 and 1,634.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.76, 3,992.96 and 1,634.48 is: 2,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.76 : 3,992.96 = 1,634.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.76/3,992.96 = 1,634.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.76x = 3,992.96 × 1,634.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.76x = 6,526,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526,413.26/2,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.34

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