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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.62, 3,155.98 and 1,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.62, 3,155.98 and 1,867.62 is: 2,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.62 : 3,155.98 = 1,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.62/3,155.98 = 1,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.62x = 3,155.98 × 1,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.62x = 5,894,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,894,171.37/2,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.43

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