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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.92, 3,829.82 and 1,656.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.92, 3,829.82 and 1,656.09 is: 2,284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.92 : 3,829.82 = 1,656.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.92/3,829.82 = 1,656.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.92x = 3,829.82 × 1,656.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.92x = 6,342,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342,518.32/2,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.84

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