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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.68, 4,211.44 and 1,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.68, 4,211.44 and 1,873.44 is: 2,585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.68 : 4,211.44 = 1,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.68/4,211.44 = 1,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.68x = 4,211.44 × 1,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.68x = 7,889,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,889,880.15/3,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.42

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