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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.77, 3,955.86 and 1,607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.77, 3,955.86 and 1,607.87 is: 2,218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.77 : 3,955.86 = 1,607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.77/3,955.86 = 1,607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.77x = 3,955.86 × 1,607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.77x = 6,360,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,518.51/2,866.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.71

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