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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.61, 3,976.56 and 1,872.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.61, 3,976.56 and 1,872.13 is: 2,808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.61 : 3,976.56 = 1,872.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.61/3,976.56 = 1,872.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.61x = 3,976.56 × 1,872.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.61x = 7,444,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444,617.39/2,650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.64

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