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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.56, 4,027.58 and 1,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.56, 4,027.58 and 1,870.44 is: 2,582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.56 : 4,027.58 = 1,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.56/4,027.58 = 1,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.56x = 4,027.58 × 1,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.56x = 7,533,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,346.74/2,916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.96

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