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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.56, 3,989.52 and 1,937.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.56, 3,989.52 and 1,937.76 is: 2,906.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.56 : 3,989.52 = 1,937.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.56/3,989.52 = 1,937.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.56x = 3,989.52 × 1,937.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.56x = 7,730,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,730,732.28/2,659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.77

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