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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.50, 4,364.43 and 1,868.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.50, 4,364.43 and 1,868.58 is: 2,801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.50 : 4,364.43 = 1,868.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.50/4,364.43 = 1,868.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.50x = 4,364.43 × 1,868.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.50x = 8,155,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155,286.61/2,911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.06

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