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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.33, 3,125.73 and 1,872.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.33, 3,125.73 and 1,872.67 is: 2,582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.33 : 3,125.73 = 1,872.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.33/3,125.73 = 1,872.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.33x = 3,125.73 × 1,872.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.33x = 5,853,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,853,460.60/2,266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.79

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