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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.96, 3,957.18 and 1,819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.96, 3,957.18 and 1,819.46 is: 2,510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.96 : 3,957.18 = 1,819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.96/3,957.18 = 1,819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.96x = 3,957.18 × 1,819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.96x = 7,199,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,930.72/2,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.47

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