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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.40, 4,298.10 and 1,632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.40, 4,298.10 and 1,632.14 is: 2,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.40 : 4,298.10 = 1,632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.40/4,298.10 = 1,632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.40x = 4,298.10 × 1,632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.40x = 7,015,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,100.93/2,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.50

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