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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.44, 3,674.76 and 1,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.44, 3,674.76 and 1,876.72 is: 2,813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.44 : 3,674.76 = 1,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.44/3,674.76 = 1,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.44x = 3,674.76 × 1,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.44x = 6,896,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,495.59/2,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.24

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