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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.51, 3,925.37 and 1,891.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.51, 3,925.37 and 1,891.51 is: 2,833.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.51 : 3,925.37 = 1,891.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.51/3,925.37 = 1,891.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.51x = 3,925.37 × 1,891.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.51x = 7,424,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424,867.15/2,620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.37

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