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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.50, 3,273.46 and 1,867.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.50, 3,273.46 and 1,867.86 is: 2,805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.50 : 3,273.46 = 1,867.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.50/3,273.46 = 1,867.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.50x = 3,273.46 × 1,867.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.50x = 6,114,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,114,365.00/2,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.40

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