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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.66, 3,925.32 and 1,665.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.66, 3,925.32 and 1,665.11 is: 2,298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.66 : 3,925.32 = 1,665.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.66/3,925.32 = 1,665.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.66x = 3,925.32 × 1,665.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.66x = 6,536,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,536,089.59/2,843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.48

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