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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.59, 3,931.50 and 1,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.59, 3,931.50 and 1,669.83 is: 2,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.59 : 3,931.50 = 1,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.59/3,931.50 = 1,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.59x = 3,931.50 × 1,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.59x = 6,564,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,936.65/2,849.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.82

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