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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.64, 3,850.76 and 1,656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.64, 3,850.76 and 1,656.14 is: 2,285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.64 : 3,850.76 = 1,656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.64/3,850.76 = 1,656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.64x = 3,850.76 × 1,656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.64x = 6,377,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377,373.24/2,790.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.27

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