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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.51, 3,913.64 and 1,656.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.51, 3,913.64 and 1,656.77 is: 2,286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.51 : 3,913.64 = 1,656.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.51/3,913.64 = 1,656.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.51x = 3,913.64 × 1,656.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.51x = 6,483,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,973.49/2,835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.70

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