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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.86, 3,960.80 and 1,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.86, 3,960.80 and 1,611.74 is: 2,223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.86 : 3,960.80 = 1,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.86/3,960.80 = 1,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.86x = 3,960.80 × 1,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.86x = 6,383,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,383,771.73/2,870.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.64

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