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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.91, 2,688.93 and 1,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.91, 2,688.93 and 1,844.64 is: 2,539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.91 : 2,688.93 = 1,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.91/2,688.93 = 1,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.91x = 2,688.93 × 1,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.91x = 4,960,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,107.84/1,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.85

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