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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.72, 3,925.08 and 1,665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.72, 3,925.08 and 1,665.72 is: 2,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.72 : 3,925.08 = 1,665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.72/3,925.08 = 1,665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.72x = 3,925.08 × 1,665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.72x = 6,538,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,084.26/2,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.32

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