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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.69, 3,926.94 and 1,666.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.69, 3,926.94 and 1,666.73 is: 2,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.69 : 3,926.94 = 1,666.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.69/3,926.94 = 1,666.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.69x = 3,926.94 × 1,666.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.69x = 6,545,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,545,148.71/2,845.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.02

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