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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.10, 3,871.93 and 1,686.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.10, 3,871.93 and 1,686.89 is: 2,328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.10 : 3,871.93 = 1,686.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.10/3,871.93 = 1,686.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.10x = 3,871.93 × 1,686.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.10x = 6,531,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,520.00/2,805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.44

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