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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.67, 3,994.80 and 1,635.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.67, 3,994.80 and 1,635.78 is: 2,257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.67 : 3,994.80 = 1,635.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.67/3,994.80 = 1,635.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.67x = 3,994.80 × 1,635.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.67x = 6,534,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,613.94/2,894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.46

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