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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.95, 3,958.86 and 1,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.95, 3,958.86 and 1,807.30 is: 2,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.95 : 3,958.86 = 1,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.95/3,958.86 = 1,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.95x = 3,958.86 × 1,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.95x = 7,154,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,837.78/2,869.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.02

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