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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.08, 3,986.70 and 1,561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.08, 3,986.70 and 1,561.96 is: 2,343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.08 : 3,986.70 = 1,561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.08/3,986.70 = 1,561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.08x = 3,986.70 × 1,561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.08x = 6,227,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,065.93/2,657.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.57

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