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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.49, 3,923.82 and 1,665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.49, 3,923.82 and 1,665.34 is: 2,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.49 : 3,923.82 = 1,665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.49/3,923.82 = 1,665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.49x = 3,923.82 × 1,665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.49x = 6,534,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,494.40/2,844.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.25

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