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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.55, 3,998.18 and 1,638.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.55, 3,998.18 and 1,638.53 is: 2,260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.55 : 3,998.18 = 1,638.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.55/3,998.18 = 1,638.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.55x = 3,998.18 × 1,638.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.55x = 6,551,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551,137.88/2,897.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.92

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