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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.41, 3,955.88 and 1,687.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.41, 3,955.88 and 1,687.71 is: 2,329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.41 : 3,955.88 = 1,687.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.41/3,955.88 = 1,687.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.41x = 3,955.88 × 1,687.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.41x = 6,676,378.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,378.23/2,866.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.18

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