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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.67, 3,851.05 and 1,656.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.67, 3,851.05 and 1,656.68 is: 2,285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.67 : 3,851.05 = 1,656.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.67/3,851.05 = 1,656.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.67x = 3,851.05 × 1,656.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.67x = 6,379,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,379,929.98/2,791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.35

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