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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.41, 4,289.33 and 1,887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.41, 4,289.33 and 1,887.55 is: 2,826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.41 : 4,289.33 = 1,887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.41/4,289.33 = 1,887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.41x = 4,289.33 × 1,887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.41x = 8,096,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,096,320.77/2,864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.52

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