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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.40, 4,363.10 and 1,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.40, 4,363.10 and 1,868.20 is: 2,799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.40 : 4,363.10 = 1,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.40/4,363.10 = 1,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.40x = 4,363.10 × 1,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.40x = 8,151,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,151,143.42/2,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.73

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