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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.56, 3,961.38 and 1,676.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.56, 3,961.38 and 1,676.37 is: 2,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.56 : 3,961.38 = 1,676.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.56/3,961.38 = 1,676.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.56x = 3,961.38 × 1,676.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.56x = 6,640,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,743.88/2,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.39

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