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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.94, 4,533.39 and 1,868.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.94, 4,533.39 and 1,868.98 is: 2,803.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.94 : 4,533.39 = 1,868.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.94/4,533.39 = 1,868.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.94x = 4,533.39 × 1,868.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.94x = 8,472,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,815.24/3,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.77

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