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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.82, 3,953.69 and 2,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.82, 3,953.69 and 2,069.93 is: 2,854.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.82 : 3,953.69 = 2,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.82/3,953.69 = 2,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.82x = 3,953.69 × 2,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.82x = 8,183,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,861.08/2,866.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.69

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