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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.32, 3,848.58 and 1,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.32, 3,848.58 and 1,670.62 is: 2,305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.32 : 3,848.58 = 1,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.32/3,848.58 = 1,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.32x = 3,848.58 × 1,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.32x = 6,429,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,429,514.72/2,789.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.05

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