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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.66, 3,899.54 and 1,646.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.66, 3,899.54 and 1,646.84 is: 2,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.66 : 3,899.54 = 1,646.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.66/3,899.54 = 1,646.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.66x = 3,899.54 × 1,646.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.66x = 6,421,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,918.45/2,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.71

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