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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.22, 3,913.97 and 1,923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.22, 3,913.97 and 1,923.96 is: 2,886.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.22 : 3,913.97 = 1,923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.22/3,913.97 = 1,923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.22x = 3,913.97 × 1,923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.22x = 7,530,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530,321.72/2,609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.04

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