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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.67, 3,225.77 and 1,656.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.67, 3,225.77 and 1,656.84 is: 2,284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.67 : 3,225.77 = 1,656.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.67/3,225.77 = 1,656.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.67x = 3,225.77 × 1,656.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.67x = 5,344,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,344,584.77/2,339.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.33

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