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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.73, 2,876.88 and 1,860.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.73, 2,876.88 and 1,860.30 is: 2,570.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.73 : 2,876.88 = 1,860.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.73/2,876.88 = 1,860.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.73x = 2,876.88 × 1,860.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.73x = 5,351,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,859.86/2,081.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.87

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