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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.33, 4,266.59 and 1,919.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.33, 4,266.59 and 1,919.61 is: 2,876.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.33 : 4,266.59 = 1,919.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.33/4,266.59 = 1,919.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.33x = 4,266.59 × 1,919.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.33x = 8,190,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,179.23/2,847.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.44

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