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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.84, 3,849.86 and 1,670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.84, 3,849.86 and 1,670.12 is: 2,304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.84 : 3,849.86 = 1,670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.84/3,849.86 = 1,670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.84x = 3,849.86 × 1,670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.84x = 6,429,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,429,728.18/2,789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.69

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