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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.88, 3,931.56 and 1,670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.88, 3,931.56 and 1,670.25 is: 2,304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.88 : 3,931.56 = 1,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.88/3,931.56 = 1,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.88x = 3,931.56 × 1,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.88x = 6,566,688.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,566,688.09/2,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.20

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