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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.96, 3,999.16 and 1,639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.96, 3,999.16 and 1,639.26 is: 2,262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.96 : 3,999.16 = 1,639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.96/3,999.16 = 1,639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.96x = 3,999.16 × 1,639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.96x = 6,555,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,663.02/2,897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.16

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