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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.34, 3,955.05 and 1,687.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.34, 3,955.05 and 1,687.59 is: 2,327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.34 : 3,955.05 = 1,687.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.34/3,955.05 = 1,687.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.34x = 3,955.05 × 1,687.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.34x = 6,674,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,502.83/2,867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.77

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