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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.83, 3,928.23 and 1,667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.83, 3,928.23 and 1,667.28 is: 2,301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.83 : 3,928.23 = 1,667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.83/3,928.23 = 1,667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.83x = 3,928.23 × 1,667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.83x = 6,549,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,459.31/2,845.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.42

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