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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.62, 3,957.33 and 1,872.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.62, 3,957.33 and 1,872.31 is: 2,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.62 : 3,957.33 = 1,872.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.62/3,957.33 = 1,872.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.62x = 3,957.33 × 1,872.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.62x = 7,409,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,409,348.53/2,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.80

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