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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.80, 4,296.02 and 1,890.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.80, 4,296.02 and 1,890.94 is: 2,832.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.80 : 4,296.02 = 1,890.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.80/4,296.02 = 1,890.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.80x = 4,296.02 × 1,890.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.80x = 8,123,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,516.06/2,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.66

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