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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.42, 3,957.37 and 1,608.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.42, 3,957.37 and 1,608.82 is: 2,220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.42 : 3,957.37 = 1,608.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.42/3,957.37 = 1,608.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.42x = 3,957.37 × 1,608.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.42x = 6,366,696.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366,696.00/2,867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.36

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