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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.53, 3,864.53 and 1,666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.53, 3,864.53 and 1,666.14 is: 2,299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.53 : 3,864.53 = 1,666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.53/3,864.53 = 1,666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.53x = 3,864.53 × 1,666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.53x = 6,438,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,852.18/2,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.15

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