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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.81, 5,265.42 and 1,867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.81, 5,265.42 and 1,867.70 is: 2,799.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.81 : 5,265.42 = 1,867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.81/5,265.42 = 1,867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.81x = 5,265.42 × 1,867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.81x = 9,834,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,834,198.61/3,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.53

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