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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.83, 3,227.55 and 1,867.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.83, 3,227.55 and 1,867.59 is: 2,580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.83 : 3,227.55 = 1,867.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.83/3,227.55 = 1,867.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.83x = 3,227.55 × 1,867.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.83x = 6,027,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,027,740.10/2,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.56

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