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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.71, 3,927.34 and 1,931.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.71, 3,927.34 and 1,931.89 is: 2,890.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.71 : 3,927.34 = 1,931.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.71/3,927.34 = 1,931.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.71x = 3,927.34 × 1,931.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.71x = 7,587,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,159.58/2,624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.67

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