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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.79, 3,086.85 and 1,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.79, 3,086.85 and 1,867.16 is: 2,795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.79 : 3,086.85 = 1,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.79/3,086.85 = 1,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.79x = 3,086.85 × 1,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.79x = 5,763,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763,642.85/2,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.46

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