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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.19, 3,341.88 and 1,862.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.19, 3,341.88 and 1,862.67 is: 2,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.19 : 3,341.88 = 1,862.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.19/3,341.88 = 1,862.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.19x = 3,341.88 × 1,862.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.19x = 6,224,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224,819.62/2,423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.85

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