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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.32, 3,954.02 and 1,686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.32, 3,954.02 and 1,686.96 is: 2,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.32 : 3,954.02 = 1,686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.32/3,954.02 = 1,686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.32x = 3,954.02 × 1,686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.32x = 6,670,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,265.14/2,866.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.12

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