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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.80, 3,531.06 and 1,867.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.80, 3,531.06 and 1,867.23 is: 2,804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.80 : 3,531.06 = 1,867.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.80/3,531.06 = 1,867.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.80x = 3,531.06 × 1,867.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.80x = 6,593,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,301.16/2,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.71

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