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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.14, 3,927.87 and 1,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.14, 3,927.87 and 1,975.14 is: 2,957.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.14 : 3,927.87 = 1,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.14/3,927.87 = 1,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.14x = 3,927.87 × 1,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.14x = 7,758,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,758,093.15/2,623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.56

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