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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.35, 3,939.72 and 1,973.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.35, 3,939.72 and 1,973.62 is: 2,956.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.35 : 3,939.72 = 1,973.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.35/3,939.72 = 1,973.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.35x = 3,939.72 × 1,973.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.35x = 7,775,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775,510.19/2,630.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.07

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