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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.82, 4,527.09 and 1,867.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.82, 4,527.09 and 1,867.86 is: 2,804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.82 : 4,527.09 = 1,867.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.82/4,527.09 = 1,867.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.82x = 4,527.09 × 1,867.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.82x = 8,455,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455,970.33/3,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.80

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