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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.38, 3,957.02 and 1,608.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.38, 3,957.02 and 1,608.71 is: 2,220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.38 : 3,957.02 = 1,608.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.38/3,957.02 = 1,608.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.38x = 3,957.02 × 1,608.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.38x = 6,365,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,365,675.85/2,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.03

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