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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.26, 2,799.20 and 1,656.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.26, 2,799.20 and 1,656.86 is: 2,284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.26 : 2,799.20 = 1,656.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.26/2,799.20 = 1,656.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.26x = 2,799.20 × 1,656.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.26x = 4,637,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,882.51/2,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.38

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