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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.37, 3,957.80 and 1,872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.37, 3,957.80 and 1,872.80 is: 2,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.37 : 3,957.80 = 1,872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.37/3,957.80 = 1,872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.37x = 3,957.80 × 1,872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.37x = 7,412,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,412,167.84/2,867.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.01

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