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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.33, 3,967.72 and 1,812.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.33, 3,967.72 and 1,812.98 is: 2,503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.33 : 3,967.72 = 1,812.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.33/3,967.72 = 1,812.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.33x = 3,967.72 × 1,812.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.33x = 7,193,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,402.39/2,873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.51

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