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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.11, 3,946.47 and 1,681.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.11, 3,946.47 and 1,681.41 is: 2,320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.11 : 3,946.47 = 1,681.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.11/3,946.47 = 1,681.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.11x = 3,946.47 × 1,681.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.11x = 6,635,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,634.12/2,860.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.06

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