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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.36, 3,999.01 and 1,639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.36, 3,999.01 and 1,639.14 is: 2,262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.36 : 3,999.01 = 1,639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.36/3,999.01 = 1,639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.36x = 3,999.01 × 1,639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.36x = 6,554,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,937.25/2,897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.38

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