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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.14, 3,925.90 and 1,666.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.14, 3,925.90 and 1,666.59 is: 2,299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.14 : 3,925.90 = 1,666.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.14/3,925.90 = 1,666.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.14x = 3,925.90 × 1,666.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.14x = 6,542,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542,865.68/2,845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.66

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