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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.49, 3,604.19 and 1,867.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.49, 3,604.19 and 1,867.13 is: 2,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.49 : 3,604.19 = 1,867.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.49/3,604.19 = 1,867.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.49x = 3,604.19 × 1,867.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.49x = 6,729,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,729,481.94/2,614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.92

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