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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.14, 3,946.51 and 1,681.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.14, 3,946.51 and 1,681.43 is: 2,320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.14 : 3,946.51 = 1,681.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.14/3,946.51 = 1,681.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.14x = 3,946.51 × 1,681.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.14x = 6,635,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,785.97/2,860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.09

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