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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.93, 3,835.87 and 1,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.93, 3,835.87 and 1,661 is: 2,291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.93 : 3,835.87 = 1,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.93/3,835.87 = 1,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.93x = 3,835.87 × 1,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.93x = 6,371,380.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371,380.07/2,780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.10

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