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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.01, 3,872.20 and 1,671.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.01, 3,872.20 and 1,671.77 is: 2,306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.01 : 3,872.20 = 1,671.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.01/3,872.20 = 1,671.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.01x = 3,872.20 × 1,671.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.01x = 6,473,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,473,427.79/2,806.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.99

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