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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.32, 3,797.88 and 1,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.32, 3,797.88 and 1,867.52 is: 2,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.32 : 3,797.88 = 1,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.32/3,797.88 = 1,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.32x = 3,797.88 × 1,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.32x = 7,092,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,616.86/2,751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.90

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