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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.09, 3,966.71 and 1,697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.09, 3,966.71 and 1,697.13 is: 2,340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.09 : 3,966.71 = 1,697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.09/3,966.71 = 1,697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.09x = 3,966.71 × 1,697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.09x = 6,732,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,732,014.06/2,876.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.69

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