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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.22, 2,874.24 and 1,866.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.22, 2,874.24 and 1,866.09 is: 2,569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.22 : 2,874.24 = 1,866.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.22/2,874.24 = 1,866.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.22x = 2,874.24 × 1,866.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.22x = 5,363,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,363,590.52/2,087.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.73

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