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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.84, 3,958.31 and 1,926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.84, 3,958.31 and 1,926.28 is: 2,658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.84 : 3,958.31 = 1,926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.84/3,958.31 = 1,926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.84x = 3,958.31 × 1,926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.84x = 7,624,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,813.39/2,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.73

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