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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.76, 3,929.96 and 1,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.76, 3,929.96 and 1,669.68 is: 2,304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.76 : 3,929.96 = 1,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.76/3,929.96 = 1,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.76x = 3,929.96 × 1,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.76x = 6,561,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,561,775.61/2,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.19

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