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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.83, 3,961.14 and 2,695.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.83, 3,961.14 and 2,695.59 is: 3,720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.83 : 3,961.14 = 2,695.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.83/3,961.14 = 2,695.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.83x = 3,961.14 × 2,695.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.83x = 10,677,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,677,609.37/2,869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.64

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