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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.42, 4,294.18 and 1,458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.42, 4,294.18 and 1,458.13 is: 2,183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.42 : 4,294.18 = 1,458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.42/4,294.18 = 1,458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.42x = 4,294.18 × 1,458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.42x = 6,261,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261,472.68/2,867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.66

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