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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.39, 4,297.94 and 1,680.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.39, 4,297.94 and 1,680.10 is: 2,520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.39 : 4,297.94 = 1,680.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.39/4,297.94 = 1,680.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.39x = 4,297.94 × 1,680.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.39x = 7,220,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,968.99/2,865.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.06

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