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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.40, 4,437.30 and 1,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.40, 4,437.30 and 1,863.80 is: 2,792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.40 : 4,437.30 = 1,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.40/4,437.30 = 1,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.40x = 4,437.30 × 1,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.40x = 8,270,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270,239.74/2,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.68

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