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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.78, 5,111.55 and 1,867.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.78, 5,111.55 and 1,867.86 is: 2,803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.78 : 5,111.55 = 1,867.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.78/5,111.55 = 1,867.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.78x = 5,111.55 × 1,867.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.78x = 9,547,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,659.78/3,405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.37

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