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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.30, 3,954.03 and 1,872.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.30, 3,954.03 and 1,872.16 is: 2,582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.30 : 3,954.03 = 1,872.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.30/3,954.03 = 1,872.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.30x = 3,954.03 × 1,872.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.30x = 7,402,547.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,547.67/2,866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.62

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