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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.60, 3,008.12 and 1,867.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.60, 3,008.12 and 1,867.46 is: 2,571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.60 : 3,008.12 = 1,867.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.60/3,008.12 = 1,867.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.60x = 3,008.12 × 1,867.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.60x = 5,617,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,543.78/2,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.43

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