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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.54, 3,829.68 and 1,656.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.54, 3,829.68 and 1,656.12 is: 2,285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.54 : 3,829.68 = 1,656.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.54/3,829.68 = 1,656.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.54x = 3,829.68 × 1,656.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.54x = 6,342,409.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342,409.64/2,775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.11

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