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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.91, 3,960.08 and 1,807.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.91, 3,960.08 and 1,807.38 is: 2,495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.91 : 3,960.08 = 1,807.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.91/3,960.08 = 1,807.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.91x = 3,960.08 × 1,807.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.91x = 7,157,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,360.35/2,867.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.67

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