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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.73, 4,225.86 and 1,867.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.73, 4,225.86 and 1,867.14 is: 2,577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.73 : 4,225.86 = 1,867.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.73/4,225.86 = 1,867.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.73x = 4,225.86 × 1,867.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.73x = 7,890,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,890,272.24/3,061.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.07

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