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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.91, 3,977.94 and 1,873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.91, 3,977.94 and 1,873.64 is: 2,807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.91 : 3,977.94 = 1,873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.91/3,977.94 = 1,873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.91x = 3,977.94 × 1,873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.91x = 7,453,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453,227.50/2,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.34

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