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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.76, 4,120.96 and 1,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.76, 4,120.96 and 1,867.28 is: 2,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.76 : 4,120.96 = 1,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.76/4,120.96 = 1,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.76x = 4,120.96 × 1,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.76x = 7,694,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,986.19/2,984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.09

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