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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.94, 4,019.86 and 1,864.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.94, 4,019.86 and 1,864.62 is: 2,574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.94 : 4,019.86 = 1,864.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.94/4,019.86 = 1,864.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.94x = 4,019.86 × 1,864.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.94x = 7,495,511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495,511.35/2,911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.06

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