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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.80, 3,954.68 and 2,641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.80, 3,954.68 and 2,641.82 is: 3,643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.80 : 3,954.68 = 2,641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.80/3,954.68 = 2,641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.80x = 3,954.68 × 2,641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.80x = 10,447,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,447,552.72/2,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.05

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