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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.69, 3,978.18 and 1,873.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.69, 3,978.18 and 1,873.22 is: 2,810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.69 : 3,978.18 = 1,873.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.69/3,978.18 = 1,873.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.69x = 3,978.18 × 1,873.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.69x = 7,451,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,986.45/2,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.28

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