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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.19, 3,623.82 and 1,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.19, 3,623.82 and 1,867.80 is: 2,793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.19 : 3,623.82 = 1,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.19/3,623.82 = 1,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.19x = 3,623.82 × 1,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.19x = 6,768,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,768,571.00/2,423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.25

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