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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.59, 3,955.73 and 1,607.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.59, 3,955.73 and 1,607.85 is: 2,218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.59 : 3,955.73 = 1,607.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.59/3,955.73 = 1,607.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.59x = 3,955.73 × 1,607.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.59x = 6,360,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,212.44/2,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.74

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