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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.80, 3,959.72 and 1,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.80, 3,959.72 and 1,690.24 is: 2,332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.80 : 3,959.72 = 1,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.80/3,959.72 = 1,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.80x = 3,959.72 × 1,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.80x = 6,692,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,877.13/2,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.99

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