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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.05, 3,954.99 and 1,687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.05, 3,954.99 and 1,687.42 is: 2,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.05 : 3,954.99 = 1,687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.05/3,954.99 = 1,687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.05x = 3,954.99 × 1,687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.05x = 6,673,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,729.23/2,867.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.73

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