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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.09, 3,951.54 and 1,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.09, 3,951.54 and 1,942.74 is: 2,911.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.09 : 3,951.54 = 1,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.09/3,951.54 = 1,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.09x = 3,951.54 × 1,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.09x = 7,676,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,676,814.82/2,637.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.09

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