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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.08, 3,849.92 and 1,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.08, 3,849.92 and 1,670.82 is: 2,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.08 : 3,849.92 = 1,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.08/3,849.92 = 1,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.08x = 3,849.92 × 1,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.08x = 6,432,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,523.33/2,790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.50

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