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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.77, 3,994.78 and 1,635.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.77, 3,994.78 and 1,635.83 is: 2,257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.77 : 3,994.78 = 1,635.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.77/3,994.78 = 1,635.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.77x = 3,994.78 × 1,635.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.77x = 6,534,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,780.97/2,894.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.44

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