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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.88, 3,958.32 and 1,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.88, 3,958.32 and 1,819.76 is: 2,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.88 : 3,958.32 = 1,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.88/3,958.32 = 1,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.88x = 3,958.32 × 1,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.88x = 7,203,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203,192.40/2,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.68

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