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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.80, 3,956.04 and 1,687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.80, 3,956.04 and 1,687.44 is: 2,328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.80 : 3,956.04 = 1,687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.80/3,956.04 = 1,687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.80x = 3,956.04 × 1,687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.80x = 6,675,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,580.14/2,866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.58

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