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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.13, 4,297.19 and 1,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.13, 4,297.19 and 1,635.12 is: 2,450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.13 : 4,297.19 = 1,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.13/4,297.19 = 1,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.13x = 4,297.19 × 1,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.13x = 7,026,413.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,413.14/2,867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.68

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