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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.32, 3,948.54 and 1,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.32, 3,948.54 and 1,682.32 is: 2,321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.32 : 3,948.54 = 1,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.32/3,948.54 = 1,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.32x = 3,948.54 × 1,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.32x = 6,642,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,707.81/2,861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.55

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