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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.54, 3,919.96 and 1,661.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.54, 3,919.96 and 1,661.38 is: 2,292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.54 : 3,919.96 = 1,661.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.54/3,919.96 = 1,661.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.54x = 3,919.96 × 1,661.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.54x = 6,512,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512,543.14/2,840.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.71

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