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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.19, 3,958.74 and 1,862.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.19, 3,958.74 and 1,862.15 is: 2,568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.19 : 3,958.74 = 1,862.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.19/3,958.74 = 1,862.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.19x = 3,958.74 × 1,862.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.19x = 7,371,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,371,747.90/2,870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.38

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