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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.22, 3,931.97 and 1,670.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.22, 3,931.97 and 1,670.31 is: 2,305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.22 : 3,931.97 = 1,670.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.22/3,931.97 = 1,670.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.22x = 3,931.97 × 1,670.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.22x = 6,567,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,567,600.46/2,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.05

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