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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.29, 3,924.81 and 1,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.29, 3,924.81 and 1,664.74 is: 2,297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.29 : 3,924.81 = 1,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.29/3,924.81 = 1,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.29x = 3,924.81 × 1,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.29x = 6,533,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,533,788.20/2,843.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.97

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