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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.52, 4,318.95 and 2,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.52, 4,318.95 and 2,664.72 is: 4,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.52 : 4,318.95 = 2,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.52/4,318.95 = 2,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.52x = 4,318.95 × 2,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.52x = 11,508,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,508,792.44/2,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.50

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