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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.54, 3,925.53 and 1,970.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.54, 3,925.53 and 1,970.73 is: 2,953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.54 : 3,925.53 = 1,970.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.54/3,925.53 = 1,970.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.54x = 3,925.53 × 1,970.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.54x = 7,736,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,159.74/2,619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.25

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