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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.33, 3,754.29 and 1,657.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.33, 3,754.29 and 1,657.83 is: 2,287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.33 : 3,754.29 = 1,657.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.33/3,754.29 = 1,657.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.33x = 3,754.29 × 1,657.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.33x = 6,223,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,983.98/2,720.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.95

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