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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.54, 3,987.87 and 1,930.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.54, 3,987.87 and 1,930.44 is: 2,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.54 : 3,987.87 = 1,930.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.54/3,987.87 = 1,930.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.54x = 3,987.87 × 1,930.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.54x = 7,698,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,698,343.76/2,662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.35

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