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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870, 3,960.70 and 1,692.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870, 3,960.70 and 1,692.08 is: 2,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870 : 3,960.70 = 1,692.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870/3,960.70 = 1,692.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870x = 3,960.70 × 1,692.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870x = 6,701,821.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,701,821.26/2,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.13

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