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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.83, 3,018.13 and 1,874.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.83, 3,018.13 and 1,874.71 is: 2,581.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.83 : 3,018.13 = 1,874.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.83/3,018.13 = 1,874.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.83x = 3,018.13 × 1,874.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.83x = 5,658,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,658,118.49/2,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.46

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