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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.74, 3,604.53 and 1,867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.74, 3,604.53 and 1,867.38 is: 2,574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.74 : 3,604.53 = 1,867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.74/3,604.53 = 1,867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.74x = 3,604.53 × 1,867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.74x = 6,731,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731,027.23/2,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.26

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