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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.50, 4,301.84 and 2,182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.50, 4,301.84 and 2,182.87 is: 3,267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.50 : 4,301.84 = 2,182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.50/4,301.84 = 2,182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.50x = 4,301.84 × 2,182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.50x = 9,390,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,390,357.48/2,873.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.92

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