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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.64, 3,953.04 and 1,685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.64, 3,953.04 and 1,685.64 is: 2,326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.64 : 3,953.04 = 1,685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.64/3,953.04 = 1,685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.64x = 3,953.04 × 1,685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.64x = 6,663,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,402.35/2,864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.09

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