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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.03, 3,955.05 and 1,607.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.03, 3,955.05 and 1,607.09 is: 2,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.03 : 3,955.05 = 1,607.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.03/3,955.05 = 1,607.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.03x = 3,955.05 × 1,607.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.03x = 6,356,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356,101.53/2,866.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.74

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