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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.05, 3,954.89 and 2,069.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.05, 3,954.89 and 2,069.49 is: 2,854.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.05 : 3,954.89 = 2,069.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.05/3,954.89 = 2,069.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.05x = 3,954.89 × 2,069.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.05x = 8,184,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184,605.31/2,867.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.71

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