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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.22, 3,947.02 and 1,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.22, 3,947.02 and 1,681.40 is: 2,320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.22 : 3,947.02 = 1,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.22/3,947.02 = 1,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.22x = 3,947.02 × 1,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.22x = 6,636,519.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,519.43/2,860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.28

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