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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.92, 3,913.68 and 1,656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.92, 3,913.68 and 1,656.80 is: 2,286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.92 : 3,913.68 = 1,656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.92/3,913.68 = 1,656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.92x = 3,913.68 × 1,656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.92x = 6,484,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,484,185.02/2,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.45

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