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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.67, 2,799.97 and 1,656.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.67, 2,799.97 and 1,656.45 is: 2,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.67 : 2,799.97 = 1,656.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.67/2,799.97 = 1,656.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.67x = 2,799.97 × 1,656.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.67x = 4,638,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,006.17/2,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.98

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