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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.98, 4,303.29 and 1,771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.98, 4,303.29 and 1,771.66 is: 2,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.98 : 4,303.29 = 1,771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.98/4,303.29 = 1,771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.98x = 4,303.29 × 1,771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.98x = 7,623,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,623,966.76/2,867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.31

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