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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.58, 3,952.92 and 1,685.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.58, 3,952.92 and 1,685.42 is: 2,325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.58 : 3,952.92 = 1,685.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.58/3,952.92 = 1,685.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.58x = 3,952.92 × 1,685.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.58x = 6,662,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,662,330.43/2,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.76

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