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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.98, 3,932.72 and 1,671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.98, 3,932.72 and 1,671.04 is: 2,305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.98 : 3,932.72 = 1,671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.98/3,932.72 = 1,671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.98x = 3,932.72 × 1,671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.98x = 6,571,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,732.43/2,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.89

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