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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.38, 3,946.98 and 1,681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.38, 3,946.98 and 1,681.48 is: 2,319.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.38 : 3,946.98 = 1,681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.38/3,946.98 = 1,681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.38x = 3,946.98 × 1,681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.38x = 6,636,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,767.93/2,861.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.43

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