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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.26, 3,954.15 and 1,909.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.26, 3,954.15 and 1,909.77 is: 2,633.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.26 : 3,954.15 = 1,909.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.26/3,954.15 = 1,909.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.26x = 3,954.15 × 1,909.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.26x = 7,551,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,517.05/2,867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.71

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