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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.79, 3,955.96 and 1,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.79, 3,955.96 and 1,687.70 is: 2,328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.79 : 3,955.96 = 1,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.79/3,955.96 = 1,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.79x = 3,955.96 × 1,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.79x = 6,676,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,473.69/2,866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.90

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