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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.72, 3,910.78 and 1,655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.72, 3,910.78 and 1,655.16 is: 2,284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.72 : 3,910.78 = 1,655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.72/3,910.78 = 1,655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.72x = 3,910.78 × 1,655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.72x = 6,472,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472,966.62/2,833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.26

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