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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.51, 3,998.51 and 1,638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.51, 3,998.51 and 1,638.52 is: 2,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.51 : 3,998.51 = 1,638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.51/3,998.51 = 1,638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.51x = 3,998.51 × 1,638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.51x = 6,551,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551,647.70/2,897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.13

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