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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.57, 3,953.54 and 1,857.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.57, 3,953.54 and 1,857.47 is: 2,560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.57 : 3,953.54 = 1,857.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.57/3,953.54 = 1,857.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.57x = 3,953.54 × 1,857.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.57x = 7,343,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,596.47/2,867.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.92

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