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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.76, 3,957.36 and 1,689.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.76, 3,957.36 and 1,689.48 is: 2,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.76 : 3,957.36 = 1,689.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.76/3,957.36 = 1,689.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.76x = 3,957.36 × 1,689.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.76x = 6,685,880.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,685,880.57/2,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.39

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