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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.72, 3,924.84 and 1,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.72, 3,924.84 and 1,885.80 is: 2,825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.72 : 3,924.84 = 1,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.72/3,924.84 = 1,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.72x = 3,924.84 × 1,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.72x = 7,401,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,463.27/2,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.29

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