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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.23, 3,946.38 and 1,681.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.23, 3,946.38 and 1,681.07 is: 2,319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.23 : 3,946.38 = 1,681.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.23/3,946.38 = 1,681.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.23x = 3,946.38 × 1,681.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.23x = 6,634,141.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,634,141.03/2,860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.44

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