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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.73, 4,005.92 and 1,643.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.73, 4,005.92 and 1,643.31 is: 2,267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.73 : 4,005.92 = 1,643.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.73/4,005.92 = 1,643.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.73x = 4,005.92 × 1,643.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.73x = 6,582,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582,972.50/2,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.86

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