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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.22, 4,356.15 and 1,868.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.22, 4,356.15 and 1,868.83 is: 2,797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.22 : 4,356.15 = 1,868.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.22/4,356.15 = 1,868.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.22x = 4,356.15 × 1,868.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.22x = 8,140,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140,903.80/2,910.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.35

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