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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.62, 3,955.32 and 1,687.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.62, 3,955.32 and 1,687.38 is: 2,328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.62 : 3,955.32 = 1,687.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.62/3,955.32 = 1,687.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.62x = 3,955.32 × 1,687.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.62x = 6,674,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,127.86/2,866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.22

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