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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.68, 4,341.12 and 1,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.68, 4,341.12 and 1,664 is: 2,494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.68 : 4,341.12 = 1,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.68/4,341.12 = 1,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.68x = 4,341.12 × 1,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.68x = 7,223,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,623.68/2,895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.62

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