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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.08, 3,826.93 and 1,893.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.08, 3,826.93 and 1,893.77 is: 2,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.08 : 3,826.93 = 1,893.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.08/3,826.93 = 1,893.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.08x = 3,826.93 × 1,893.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.08x = 7,247,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,325.23/2,551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.89

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