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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.64, 3,061.31 and 1,867.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.64, 3,061.31 and 1,867.49 is: 2,800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.64 : 3,061.31 = 1,867.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.64/3,061.31 = 1,867.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.64x = 3,061.31 × 1,867.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.64x = 5,716,964.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,964.13/2,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.18

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