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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.16, 3,863.88 and 1,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.16, 3,863.88 and 1,681.16 is: 2,319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.16 : 3,863.88 = 1,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.16/3,863.88 = 1,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.16x = 3,863.88 × 1,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.16x = 6,495,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495,800.50/2,800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.80

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