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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.98, 3,267.10 and 1,871.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.98, 3,267.10 and 1,871.83 is: 2,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.98 : 3,267.10 = 1,871.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.98/3,267.10 = 1,871.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.98x = 3,267.10 × 1,871.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.98x = 6,115,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115,455.79/2,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.38

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