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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.60, 3,916.45 and 1,875.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.60, 3,916.45 and 1,875.29 is: 2,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.60 : 3,916.45 = 1,875.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.60/3,916.45 = 1,875.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.60x = 3,916.45 × 1,875.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.60x = 7,344,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,462.28/2,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.52

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