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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.84, 4,011.48 and 1,860.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.84, 4,011.48 and 1,860.96 is: 2,567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.84 : 4,011.48 = 1,860.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.84/4,011.48 = 1,860.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.84x = 4,011.48 × 1,860.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.84x = 7,465,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,465,203.82/2,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.27

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