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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.38, 3,958.40 and 1,609.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.38, 3,958.40 and 1,609.71 is: 2,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.38 : 3,958.40 = 1,609.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.38/3,958.40 = 1,609.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.38x = 3,958.40 × 1,609.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.38x = 6,371,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371,856.27/2,868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.41

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