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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.70, 3,829.13 and 1,656.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.70, 3,829.13 and 1,656.15 is: 2,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.70 : 3,829.13 = 1,656.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.70/3,829.13 = 1,656.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.70x = 3,829.13 × 1,656.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.70x = 6,341,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341,605.37/2,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.51

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