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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.30, 3,955.65 and 1,607.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.30, 3,955.65 and 1,607.76 is: 2,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.30 : 3,955.65 = 1,607.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.30/3,955.65 = 1,607.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.30x = 3,955.65 × 1,607.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.30x = 6,359,735.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,359,735.84/2,866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.80

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