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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.06, 3,938.49 and 1,749.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.06, 3,938.49 and 1,749.51 is: 2,622.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.06 : 3,938.49 = 1,749.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.06/3,938.49 = 1,749.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.06x = 3,938.49 × 1,749.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.06x = 6,890,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,427.64/2,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.87

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