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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.48, 3,987.18 and 1,924.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.48, 3,987.18 and 1,924.93 is: 2,880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.48 : 3,987.18 = 1,924.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.48/3,987.18 = 1,924.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.48x = 3,987.18 × 1,924.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.48x = 7,675,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,042.40/2,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.50

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