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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.16, 3,931.92 and 1,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.16, 3,931.92 and 1,670.28 is: 2,305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.16 : 3,931.92 = 1,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.16/3,931.92 = 1,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.16x = 3,931.92 × 1,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.16x = 6,567,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,567,407.34/2,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.03

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