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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.89, 4,211.19 and 1,873.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.89, 4,211.19 and 1,873.13 is: 2,583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.89 : 4,211.19 = 1,873.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.89/4,211.19 = 1,873.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.89x = 4,211.19 × 1,873.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.89x = 7,888,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,888,085.27/3,052.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.81

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