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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.04, 3,947.76 and 1,682.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.04, 3,947.76 and 1,682.34 is: 2,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.04 : 3,947.76 = 1,682.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.04/3,947.76 = 1,682.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.04x = 3,947.76 × 1,682.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.04x = 6,641,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641,474.56/2,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.35

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