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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.72, 3,863.04 and 1,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.72, 3,863.04 and 1,867.04 is: 2,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.72 : 3,863.04 = 1,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.72/3,863.04 = 1,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.72x = 3,863.04 × 1,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.72x = 7,212,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,450.20/2,798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.05

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