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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.02, 4,228.94 and 1,664.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.02, 4,228.94 and 1,664.42 is: 2,495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.02 : 4,228.94 = 1,664.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.02/4,228.94 = 1,664.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.02x = 4,228.94 × 1,664.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.02x = 7,038,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,715.33/2,820.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.99

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