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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.87, 6,961.59 and 1,867.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.87, 6,961.59 and 1,867.53 is: 2,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.87 : 6,961.59 = 1,867.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.87/6,961.59 = 1,867.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.87x = 6,961.59 × 1,867.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.87x = 13,001,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,001,004.28/4,640.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.41

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