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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.66, 3,849.66 and 1,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.66, 3,849.66 and 1,671.06 is: 2,305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.66 : 3,849.66 = 1,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.66/3,849.66 = 1,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.66x = 3,849.66 × 1,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.66x = 6,433,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,012.84/2,790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.19

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