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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.65, 4,118.62 and 1,865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.65, 4,118.62 and 1,865.53 is: 2,574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.65 : 4,118.62 = 1,865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.65/4,118.62 = 1,865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.65x = 4,118.62 × 1,865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.65x = 7,683,418.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,683,418.40/2,984.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.31

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