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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.51, 3,923.87 and 1,890.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.51, 3,923.87 and 1,890.51 is: 2,831.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.51 : 3,923.87 = 1,890.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.51/3,923.87 = 1,890.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.51x = 3,923.87 × 1,890.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.51x = 7,418,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,418,106.02/2,619.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.87

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