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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.33, 3,948.45 and 1,682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.33, 3,948.45 and 1,682.17 is: 2,321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.33 : 3,948.45 = 1,682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.33/3,948.45 = 1,682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.33x = 3,948.45 × 1,682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.33x = 6,641,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641,947.96/2,861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.28

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