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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.29, 3,913.77 and 1,656.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.29, 3,913.77 and 1,656.74 is: 2,286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.29 : 3,913.77 = 1,656.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.29/3,913.77 = 1,656.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.29x = 3,913.77 × 1,656.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.29x = 6,484,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,484,079.74/2,835.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.92

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