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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.18, 3,420.33 and 1,867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.18, 3,420.33 and 1,867.26 is: 2,797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.18 : 3,420.33 = 1,867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.18/3,420.33 = 1,867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.18x = 3,420.33 × 1,867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.18x = 6,386,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386,645.40/2,283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.26

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