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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.10, 3,955.53 and 1,607.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.10, 3,955.53 and 1,607.27 is: 2,218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.10 : 3,955.53 = 1,607.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.10/3,955.53 = 1,607.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.10x = 3,955.53 × 1,607.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.10x = 6,357,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,357,613.59/2,866.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.21

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