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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.72, 3,877.13 and 1,923.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.72, 3,877.13 and 1,923.78 is: 2,889.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.72 : 3,877.13 = 1,923.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.72/3,877.13 = 1,923.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.72x = 3,877.13 × 1,923.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.72x = 7,458,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458,745.15/2,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.06

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