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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896.37, 3,996.54 and 1,637.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896.37, 3,996.54 and 1,637.34 is: 2,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896.37 : 3,996.54 = 1,637.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896.37/3,996.54 = 1,637.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896.37x = 3,996.54 × 1,637.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896.37x = 6,543,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,694.80/2,896.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.28

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