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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.58, 3,957.03 and 1,819.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.58, 3,957.03 and 1,819.26 is: 2,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.58 : 3,957.03 = 1,819.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.58/3,957.03 = 1,819.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.58x = 3,957.03 × 1,819.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.58x = 7,198,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,866.40/2,867.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.43

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