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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.29, 2,979.81 and 1,657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.29, 2,979.81 and 1,657.71 is: 2,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.29 : 2,979.81 = 1,657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.29/2,979.81 = 1,657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.29x = 2,979.81 × 1,657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.29x = 4,939,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,660.84/2,161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.52

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