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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.83, 2,284.90 and 1,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.83, 2,284.90 and 1,605.52 is: 2,199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.83 : 2,284.90 = 1,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.83/2,284.90 = 1,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.83x = 2,284.90 × 1,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.83x = 3,668,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,452.65/1,667.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.54

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