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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.79, 3,956.95 and 1,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.79, 3,956.95 and 1,688.24 is: 2,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.79 : 3,956.95 = 1,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.79/3,956.95 = 1,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.79x = 3,956.95 × 1,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.79x = 6,680,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,293.27/2,866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.23

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