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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.76, 3,902.40 and 1,912.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.76, 3,902.40 and 1,912.72 is: 2,862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.76 : 3,902.40 = 1,912.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.76/3,902.40 = 1,912.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.76x = 3,902.40 × 1,912.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.76x = 7,464,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,464,198.53/2,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.30

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