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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.37, 3,155.64 and 1,867.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.37, 3,155.64 and 1,867.37 is: 2,575.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.37 : 3,155.64 = 1,867.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.37/3,155.64 = 1,867.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.37x = 3,155.64 × 1,867.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.37x = 5,892,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,747.47/2,288.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.09

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