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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.33, 4,228.10 and 1,868.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.33, 4,228.10 and 1,868.73 is: 2,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.33 : 4,228.10 = 1,868.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.33/4,228.10 = 1,868.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.33x = 4,228.10 × 1,868.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.33x = 7,901,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,901,159.12/3,063.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.27

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