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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.46, 3,923.82 and 1,664.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.46, 3,923.82 and 1,664.46 is: 2,296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.46 : 3,923.82 = 1,664.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.46/3,923.82 = 1,664.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.46x = 3,923.82 × 1,664.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.46x = 6,531,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,041.44/2,843.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.86

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