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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.53, 2,997.26 and 1,859.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.53, 2,997.26 and 1,859.83 is: 2,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.53 : 2,997.26 = 1,859.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.53/2,997.26 = 1,859.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.53x = 2,997.26 × 1,859.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.53x = 5,574,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,394.07/2,173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.67

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