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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.30, 2,800.35 and 1,656.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.30, 2,800.35 and 1,656.18 is: 2,286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.30 : 2,800.35 = 1,656.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.30/2,800.35 = 1,656.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.30x = 2,800.35 × 1,656.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.30x = 4,637,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,883.66/2,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.59

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