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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.07, 3,398.40 and 1,873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.07, 3,398.40 and 1,873.62 is: 2,816.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.07 : 3,398.40 = 1,873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.07/3,398.40 = 1,873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.07x = 3,398.40 × 1,873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.07x = 6,367,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367,310.21/2,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.06

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