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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.69, 4,226.63 and 1,867.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.69, 4,226.63 and 1,867.71 is: 2,576.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.69 : 4,226.63 = 1,867.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.69/4,226.63 = 1,867.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.69x = 4,226.63 × 1,867.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.69x = 7,894,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,894,109.78/3,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.67

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