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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.13, 3,836.69 and 1,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.13, 3,836.69 and 1,660.82 is: 2,291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.13 : 3,836.69 = 1,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.13/3,836.69 = 1,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.13x = 3,836.69 × 1,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.13x = 6,372,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,036.45/2,780.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.99

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