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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.39, 3,879.86 and 1,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.39, 3,879.86 and 1,691.60 is: 2,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.39 : 3,879.86 = 1,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.39/3,879.86 = 1,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.39x = 3,879.86 × 1,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.39x = 6,563,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563,143.32/2,810.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.32

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