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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.63, 3,956.17 and 1,607.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.63, 3,956.17 and 1,607.69 is: 2,218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.63 : 3,956.17 = 1,607.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.63/3,956.17 = 1,607.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.63x = 3,956.17 × 1,607.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.63x = 6,360,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,294.95/2,866.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.74

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