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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.85, 3,490.25 and 1,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.85, 3,490.25 and 1,867.62 is: 2,577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.85 : 3,490.25 = 1,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.85/3,490.25 = 1,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.85x = 3,490.25 × 1,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.85x = 6,518,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,518,464.46/2,528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.64

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