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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.71, 4,292.46 and 1,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.71, 4,292.46 and 1,873.44 is: 2,808.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.71 : 4,292.46 = 1,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.71/4,292.46 = 1,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.71x = 4,292.46 × 1,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.71x = 8,041,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041,666.26/2,863.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.13

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