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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.76, 3,128.22 and 1,867.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.76, 3,128.22 and 1,867.86 is: 2,580.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.76 : 3,128.22 = 1,867.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.76/3,128.22 = 1,867.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.76x = 3,128.22 × 1,867.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.76x = 5,843,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,077.01/2,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.00

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