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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.50, 3,127.51 and 1,869.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.50, 3,127.51 and 1,869.82 is: 2,583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.50 : 3,127.51 = 1,869.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.50/3,127.51 = 1,869.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.50x = 3,127.51 × 1,869.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.50x = 5,847,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,847,880.75/2,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.56

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