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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.76, 3,993.12 and 1,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.76, 3,993.12 and 1,652 is: 2,279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.76 : 3,993.12 = 1,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.76/3,993.12 = 1,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.76x = 3,993.12 × 1,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.76x = 6,596,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,596,634.24/2,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.61

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