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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.38, 3,963.50 and 1,692.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.38, 3,963.50 and 1,692.38 is: 2,336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.38 : 3,963.50 = 1,692.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.38/3,963.50 = 1,692.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.38x = 3,963.50 × 1,692.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.38x = 6,707,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707,719.85/2,871.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.07

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