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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.95, 3,998.23 and 1,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.95, 3,998.23 and 1,638.88 is: 2,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.95 : 3,998.23 = 1,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.95/3,998.23 = 1,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.95x = 3,998.23 × 1,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.95x = 6,552,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,619.18/2,897.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.12

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