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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.49, 4,292.27 and 1,828.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.49, 4,292.27 and 1,828.66 is: 2,737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.49 : 4,292.27 = 1,828.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.49/4,292.27 = 1,828.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.49x = 4,292.27 × 1,828.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.49x = 7,849,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,849,102.46/2,867.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.27

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