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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.02, 3,954.54 and 1,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.02, 3,954.54 and 1,873.18 is: 2,583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.02 : 3,954.54 = 1,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.02/3,954.54 = 1,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.02x = 3,954.54 × 1,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.02x = 7,407,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,407,565.24/2,867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.72

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