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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.91, 3,976.44 and 1,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.91, 3,976.44 and 1,872.64 is: 2,805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.91 : 3,976.44 = 1,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.91/3,976.44 = 1,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.91x = 3,976.44 × 1,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.91x = 7,446,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,426.72/2,653.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.83

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