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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.99, 3,931.13 and 1,670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.99, 3,931.13 and 1,670.22 is: 2,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.99 : 3,931.13 = 1,670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.99/3,931.13 = 1,670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.99x = 3,931.13 × 1,670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.99x = 6,565,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,565,856.12/2,849.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.82

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