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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.72, 3,162.38 and 1,866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.72, 3,162.38 and 1,866.32 is: 2,800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.72 : 3,162.38 = 1,866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.72/3,162.38 = 1,866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.72x = 3,162.38 × 1,866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.72x = 5,902,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,902,013.04/2,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.19

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