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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.83, 3,993.35 and 1,634.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.83, 3,993.35 and 1,634.91 is: 2,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.83 : 3,993.35 = 1,634.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.83/3,993.35 = 1,634.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.83x = 3,993.35 × 1,634.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.83x = 6,528,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528,767.85/2,893.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.10

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