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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.20, 3,952.38 and 1,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.20, 3,952.38 and 1,685.20 is: 2,325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.20 : 3,952.38 = 1,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.20/3,952.38 = 1,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.20x = 3,952.38 × 1,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.20x = 6,660,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,660,550.78/2,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.45

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