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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.89, 4,333.40 and 2,367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.89, 4,333.40 and 2,367.30 is: 3,567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.89 : 4,333.40 = 2,367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.89/4,333.40 = 2,367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.89x = 4,333.40 × 2,367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.89x = 10,258,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,258,457.82/2,875.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.06

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