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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.91, 3,851.17 and 1,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.91, 3,851.17 and 1,671.82 is: 2,306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.91 : 3,851.17 = 1,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.91/3,851.17 = 1,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.91x = 3,851.17 × 1,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.91x = 6,438,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,463.03/2,790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.94

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