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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.55, 4,251.34 and 1,681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.55, 4,251.34 and 1,681.87 is: 2,518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.55 : 4,251.34 = 1,681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.55/4,251.34 = 1,681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.55x = 4,251.34 × 1,681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.55x = 7,150,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,201.21/2,838.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.96

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