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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.33, 3,848.90 and 1,670.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.33, 3,848.90 and 1,670.31 is: 2,304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.33 : 3,848.90 = 1,670.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.33/3,848.90 = 1,670.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.33x = 3,848.90 × 1,670.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.33x = 6,428,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,428,847.81/2,789.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.80

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