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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.05, 3,955.47 and 1,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.05, 3,955.47 and 1,607.44 is: 2,218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.05 : 3,955.47 = 1,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.05/3,955.47 = 1,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.05x = 3,955.47 × 1,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.05x = 6,358,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,358,180.70/2,866.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.45

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