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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.96, 3,946.74 and 1,900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.96, 3,946.74 and 1,900.72 is: 2,849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.96 : 3,946.74 = 1,900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.96/3,946.74 = 1,900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.96x = 3,946.74 × 1,900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.96x = 7,501,647.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,647.65/2,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.13

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