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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.92, 3,954.70 and 1,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.92, 3,954.70 and 1,905.76 is: 2,859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.92 : 3,954.70 = 1,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.92/3,954.70 = 1,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.92x = 3,954.70 × 1,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.92x = 7,536,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,536,709.07/2,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,859.23

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