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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.38, 3,960.48 and 1,691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.38, 3,960.48 and 1,691.56 is: 2,333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.38 : 3,960.48 = 1,691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.38/3,960.48 = 1,691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.38x = 3,960.48 × 1,691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.38x = 6,699,389.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,699,389.55/2,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.97

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